Governmental Processes Committee
April 2, 2025

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2024 Workplan UpdateProposed 2025 WorkplanGovernmental Processes CommitteeMay 7, 2025Board of Ethics RiversideCA.gov2
BACKGROUNDEach board and commission was tasked with developinga workplan outlining the objectives of the board/commissionin alignment with the Envision Riverside 2025 Strategic Planand the purview of the board/commission.1 2 4/21/2025
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STATUS2024 WORKPLANTASKSUPDATECOMPLETEProvide training and advocacy to boards and commissionsCOMPLETEEstablish a legal panel for use of outside counsel in lieu of CAO when neededCOMPLETEDevelop template for Statements of Findings for pre-conference and hearings of complaints for adoption by BOEONGOINGAdminister the duties and powers set forth in RMC 2.80.040COMPLETEPerform an annual review of COE – Recurring annuallyPENDINGDeliver an annual report to the City Council in accordance with the BOE bylaws.PENDINGCreate method for Public Education including videos on COE process RiversideCA.gov4
PROPOSED 2025 WORKPLANDISCUSSION 1. Provide training and advocacy to other Boards andCommissions.Enhance communication and collaboration with community members to improve transparency, build public trust and encourage shared decision-making.High Performing GovernmentGoal 5.3 Board of Ethics3
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DISCUSSION 2. Create a method for Public Education and Public Outreachincluding videos on the Code of Ethics and ConductComplaint process and proceduresSupport programs and innovations that enhance community safety, encourage neighborhood engagement, and build public trustCommunity Well-BeingGoal 2.4Enhance communication and collaboration with community members to improve transparency, build public trust, and encourage shared decision makingHigh Performing GovernmentGoal 5.3 Board of Ethics
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DISCUSSION 3.Deliver an annual report to the City Council in accordancewith the Board of Ethics Bylaws. Board of EthicsEnhance communication and collaboration with community members to improve transparency, build public trust and encourage shared decision-making.High Performing GovernmentGoal 5.3 5 6
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DISCUSSION 4. Administer the duties and powers set forth in RiversideMunicipal Code, Section 2.80.040.Board of EthicsSupport programs and innovations that enhance community safety, encourage neighborhood engagement, and build public trust.Community Well-Being Goal 2.4Enhance communication and collaboration with community members to improve transparency, build public trust and encourage shared decision-making.High Performing Government Goal 5.3 RiversideCA.gov8
DISCUSSION 5.Perform an annual review of the Code of Ethics and ConductBoard of EthicsSupport programs and innovations that enhance community safety, encourage neighborhood engagement, and build public trust.Community Well-Being Goal 2.4Enhance communication and collaboration with community members to improve transparency, build public trust and encourage shared decision-making.High Performing Government Goal 5.3 7 8
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That the Governmental Processes Committee approvethe proposed 2025 Workplan for the Board of Ethics.RECOMMENDATIONS9