HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2008-018 adopting the town council code of teamwork and cooperationMARANA RESOLUTION NO. 2008-18
RELATING TO MAYOR AND COUNCIL; ADOPTING THE TOWN COUNCIL CODE OF
TEAMWORK AND COOPERATION.
WHEREAS the Mayor, Council and Town Staff attended a three day Strategic Planning
Session in January of this year; and
WHEREAS during that Session the Mayor and Council, in the interests of promoting the
spirit of professionalism and cooperation, worked together and drafted a Town Council Code of
Teamwork and Cooperation; and
WHEREAS the Code of Teamwork and Cooperation has been finalized and accepted by
Mayor and Council.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE
TOWN OF MARANA, ARIZONA, that the Town Council Code of Teamwork and Cooperation,
attached to this document as Exhibit A and incorporated herein by this reference, is hereby
adopted and accepted.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF
MARANA, ARIZONA, this 5th day of February, 2008.
Mayor Ea Honea.
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EXHIBIT A
TOWN COUNCIL CODE OF TEAMWORK AND COOPERATION
Policy and Staff Team of Marana, Arizona
Section I - Moving Forward
What happened in the past ... needs to stay in the past. From today forward, I agree to
move forward with my partners for the good of the community's future.
Section 2 - Communications
I am dedicated to two-way communication with the formal leader of the group (Mayor),
and with the other members. In pursuing this goal, I will communicate frequently, and
focus on generating the highest-quality understanding through that communication.
Section 3 - Understanding
I will develop a personal understanding of my partners' individual long-range agenda.
if I want to know something my partners know ... I'll ask them.
If I have a position on an issue, I'll let my policy partners know what it is.
If I have a position on an issue and I change my mind, I'll let everyone know as
soon as is reasonably possible.
Section 4 - Consequences
Before speaking or acting, I will check my assumptions. I will determine what collateral
effect my words or actions might have on my working relationships with other council
members and on the community.
Section 5 - Leadership
Because the leader of the group (Mayor) has the formal responsibility for assuring
frequent, high-quality communication, I will use the leader as a sounding board to test
ideas and discuss any difficulties I might encounter.
Section 6 - Expectations of Others
In return for my commitment to this Code of Teamwork and Cooperation, I expect the
leader and the other members of the policy team to reciprocate as follows:
A - If you have concerns that involve me, I expect a call as soon as possible.
Likewise, if you have concerns about other members, you need to call them.
B - Keep any public comments you make focused on issues and not toward other
members of the policy team.
C - If you are approached by the press for comment regarding one of your policy
partners, refer them to that member of the team.
D - Don't let me be surprised!!! If you know something that will have an effect
on me or on issues I have an interest in, let me know.
E -Don't passively accept being misquoted. If a comment that is not accurate is
attributed to you, then you have the responsibility of actively trying to correct it.
F -Don't say anything negative about a policy partner behind his or her back.
G -Respect each other's personal and physical space.
Section 7 -Policy Team Expectations of Staff Team
The Policy Team expects the Staff Team to:
A -Return telephone calls and contacts from council members (or the Council
staff) as soon as possible that day, but under any circumstances within 24 hours.
Final solutions and follow-up will depend upon the situation -and agreed-upon
delivery times.
B -Give emergencies noted by the Council immediate attention.
C -Show the same priority and responsiveness to the Council staff as they would
the council members themselves.
Section 8 -Staff Team Expectations of Policy Team
The Town staff expects the Mayor and Council to:
A -Deal with management level staff on constituent services.
B - Be clear on their expectations for delivery team and the deliverable.
C -Work with staff to reach an agreement on what gets done (and when).
D -Give issues the appropriate priority, and not over-prioritize issues and needs.
E -Recognize that staff has other demands, including demands from other council
members, and that there are few true "emergencies."
F -Treat staff as professionals and with respect ... and follow the "Golden Rule."
Section 9 -Commitment to Code
What we do today will affect tomorrow's interpersonal effectiveness! We will work
diligently to make our interactions and relationships positive.
Policy Team Signatures
Ed Honea, Mayor
Herb Kai, Vice Mayor
Russell Clanagan, Council Member
Patti Comerford, Council Member
Carol McGorray, Council Member
Jon Post, Council Member
Roxanne Ziegler, Council Member
Mike Reuwsaat, Town Manager
Gilbert Davidson, Deputy Town Manager
Deb Thalasitis, Assistant Town Manager
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