HomeMy WebLinkAbout1975-027RESOLUTION NO. 75-27
WHEREAS, Florida Statutes 112 (1973) Part III pertains to
the standards of conduct for public officers and employees; and
WHEREAS, the elected County Commissioners of Indian River
County are affected by the standards of conduct as established
in Florida Statutes 112.313 and subsequent sections; and
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the County Commissioners to
establish a uniform procedure controlling the standards of
conduct for both Commissioners and other County Commission
appointed boards upon the happening of one of their members
filing a sworn statement with the Clerk of the Circuit Court
outlining a particular conflict that exists;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the County Commissioners
of Indian River County unanimously agree that upon the filing
of a sworn affidavit with the Clerk of the Circuit Court for
Indian River County by one of their members or by a member of
an appointed Board, that the following standards of conduct
will control:
1. Prior to the conflicting matter appearing on the
Agenda, the filing Official will not in any way attempt to
influence his fellow Board or Commission members as to the
outcome of such particular scheduled matter.
2. On the day the scheduled matter is heard, the filing
Official will step down from the hearing table, after disclosing
that he has appropriately filed a conflict of interest state-
ment with the Clerk of the Circuit Court for Indian River County,
Florida.
3. While the matter is being discussed by the remaining
Commission or Board, the filing Official. will leave the premises
of the County Commission Chambers and will remain outside
until the scheduled matter has been resolved by the remaining
Commission or Board.
4. Before, during and after the scheduled matter is
brought before the Board or Commission, the filing official will
make no statements pro or con that would have the effect of
influencing his fellow Commissioners or Board Members.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the purpose of this Resolution
is specifically to establish an acceptable procedure for all
Commissioners and appointed Board members to follow in the
event a conflict arises, thereby creating a consistency of
conduct, which is deemed by the County Commissioners to be
in the best interest of the people of Indian River County.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY', FLORIDA
Alma Lee Loy, Chairma
Attest:',! �G.S'/r'et2sor/
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