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CityCouncil | 2019-12-18 | 18 | City Council Workshop Workshop Report Management Partners Attributes of Exceptional Councis 3. Exceptional councils honor the KEY CHARACTERISTICS relationship with staff and each other Councilmembers have the ability to Exceptional councils understand that a good working respectfully disagree (to disagree relationship with staff is vital for the city to be run without being disagreeable). successfully. Exceptional councils treat each other and They are able to leave it at the dais; debates are about policy, not staff with dignity and respect. They act with civility and personality. a high level of professional decorum. Councilmembers Exceptional councilmembers reflect build trust by not playing the "gotcha game" and strive to positive decorum/model of leadership have a no secrets, no surprises approach as an operating by providing respectful tone with norm. Finally, they respect the diversity of styles and colleagues. Establish a set of behaviors ahead of perspectives among their colleagues and staff and are time, potentially documented in a code open to new ideas. of conduct, to help promote civility and respect. BEST PRACTICE TIPS Set council priorities and strategic goals at an annual meeting; these goals and priorities are a tool to guide the city manager and staff on where to focus their efforts. This annual meeting provides time for the council to reflect on community priorities as well as offer an opportunity to discuss their decorum and their relationship among each other and the relationship between the city manager/staff and the council. 4. Exceptional councils routinely conduct KEY CHARACTERISTICS effective meetings Councilmembers are respectful of each Open and public meetings are central to democratic other, the public and everyone's time. decision-making. Exceptional councils master the art Councilmembers use engaging body of effective meetings. They develop and adhere to meeting language as a way to demonstrate protocols and processes. They spend time planning and respect. Issues are not personalized, thoughtful organizing the agenda with the aim of having a more dialogue is the objective. focused meeting They allocate the council's time and Agenda packets are read, energy appropriately (focused on the council's role and councilmembers come prepared and responsibilities) and meeting short-and long-term priorities. have an open mind Respect is demonstrated for varied They honor the public's participation and engagement opinions. and they generally start on time and are held during Everyone strives to be civil and act with reasonable hours. decorum. Exceptional councils use public meetings not only for their intended purpose, information sharing and decision-making INSTITUTE FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT* Prometing Gead - de loufled 3 12 | CityCouncil/2019-12-18.pdf |