Ethics (PDF) – Port of Seattle

A RESOLUTION of the Port Commission of the Port of Seattle amending the Port's Code of Ethics for Commissioners and repealing all prior resolutions dealing with the same subject. WHEREAS, high moral and ethical standards among public officials are essential to good government; and WHEREAS, a strong and clear code of ethics for Port Commissioners promotes and strengthens the faith and confidence of people of King County in their elected Port Commissioners, and assists .the Commissioners in the performance of their public duties; and WHEREAS, the Port Commission of the Port of Seattle previously established a Code of Ethics for Commissioners through the adoption of Resolution No. 3066 (repealed), Resolution No. 3093 (repealed) and Resolution No. 3295; WHEREAS, the Port Commission believes that the Port of Seattle should hold its Commissioners and employees to the highest moral and ethical standards; and WHEREAS, the Port Commission strongly supports organizational policies and procedures that maintain the public's trust and confidence and ensure fair dealings in all Port transactions. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Port Commission of the Port of Seattle that: Section 1. The amended and readopted Port of Seattle Code of Ethics for Port Commissioners is attached as Exhibit A to this Resolution. Section 2. The Chief Executive Officer is hereby authorized to publish the Code of Ethics for Port Commissioners as set forth in Exhibit A. Section 3. The Chief Executive Officer is hereby authorized to amend and reissue EX-3, Ethics Policy for Port Employees consistent with the…
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