§ 2-2003. Orientation and training.

(a)

Orientation and training for mayor and council members.

(1)

Ethics training prerequisite to assuming office.

a.

Elected officials. A person shall receive orientation training on ethics after election as either a council member or mayor and before the city clerk administers the oath of office to that council member or mayor.

b.

City manager to provide training. The city manager shall provide this training. The city manager may delegate specific matters for presentation to the mayor-elect and council members-elect.

c.

Training topics. Training provided by the city manager shall include, at a minimum, the following:

1.

Rights and responsibilities of the mayor and council members;

2.

Legislative procedures;

3.

Code of ethics;

4.

Conflicts of interest;

5.

Financial disclosure requirements;

6.

Public records; and

7.

Campaign finance.

Applicable local, state and federal laws shall be included within the training.

(2)

Structure of government. The city manager shall furnish each council member-elect and the mayor-elect with a written synopsis of the functions and responsibilities of each city department and a synopsis of the city financing sources, including definitions of terms. Council members-elect and the mayor-elect will have the opportunity to meet with each department head and receive orientation on that department's functions and responsibilities and to meet with the director of human resources and receive orientation on salary and benefits.

(3)

Legislative process. The city attorney shall provide an explanation of the procedures required by law to enact the types of legislation that may be considered by the council.

(4)

Periodic training. Updates on orientation training topics shall be furnished to council members and the mayor by the city manager every six months.

(b)

Orientation and training for other officials and all employees.

(1)

Ethics handbook. The city manager shall furnish each other official and all employees with a current copy of a handbook that contains this code of ethics, as well as Missouri statutes and city administrative regulations relating to ethical conduct, within the first month after their service or employment has begun.

(2)

Periodic training. The city manager shall periodically furnish ethical training updates to all other officials and all employees.

( Ord. No. 130249, § 2, 5-30-13 )