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RESOLUTION 25-3507 <br />A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CASSELBERRY, FLORIDA, <br />AMENDING THE CODE OF BOARDMANSHIP POLICY TO PROVIDE <br />THAT CITY COMMISSION BUDGET WORKSHOP MEETINGS ARE A <br />PRIORITY AND MUST BE ATTENDED AND TO ADDRESS THE <br />APPLICABILITY OF THE POLICY TO THE TRUSTEES OF THE CITY <br />OF CASSELBERRY POLICE OFFICERS' AND FIREFIGHTERS' <br />PENSION PLAN; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS, SEVERABILITY, AND <br />AN EFFECTIVE DATE. <br />WHEREAS, it has been recommended that each Florida county and each Florida <br />municipality enact a civility pledge, and that this pledge provide that public discourse shall focus <br />upon the governmental issues and not personal issues, that the pledge ensure that the elected <br />officials treat one another with respect and courtesy and extend the same behavior and attitude <br />toward citizens, residents and observers of such public discourse, and that said persons will extend <br />that same behavior toward the officials and staff of the county or municipality; and <br />WHEREAS, it is anticipated that the result of this pledge and its enactment will be <br />thoughtful debate and discussion of legislative issues facing Florida's counties and municipalities <br />and that in setting this public example there will be more deliberative, thoughtful and issue -based <br />consideration of the matters before these government bodies, and that better policies will result <br />along with a more informed electorate. The City Commission would like to incorporate the pledge <br />into their Code of Boardmanship; and <br />WHEREAS, Board members experience stress in making decisions that impact the lives of <br />the citizens. At times, the impacts on the entire community must be weighed against the impact on <br />only a few. Despite these pressures, elected officials are called upon to exhibit appropriate behavior <br />at all times. Demonstrating respect for each individual through words and actions is the touchstone <br />that can help guide Commissioners and Board members to do the right thing in even the most <br />difficult situations; and <br />WHEREAS, the City meetings are the public space where City officials execute their <br />constitutionally mandated duties and responsibilities and the place where the execution of these <br />duties and responsibilities is on public display; and <br />WHEREAS, civility by City officials in the execution of their legislative duties and <br />responsibilities fosters respect, kindness and thoughtfulness between City officials, one to the other, <br />and naturally results in the efforts of such actions to be directed to issues and not cause personal ill <br />will; and <br />WHEREAS, civility between City officials promotes thoughtful debate and discussion of <br />legislative issues, resulting in better policy; and <br />WHEREAS, civility by City officials promotes civil behavior between citizens, one to the <br />other; and <br />