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2024 Workplan Update
Proposed 2025 Workplan
Governmental Processes Committee
May 7, 2025
Board of Ethics
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2 BACKGROUND
Each board and commission was tasked with developing
a workplan outlining the objectives of the board/commission in alignment with the Envision Riverside 2025 Strategic Plan and the purview of the board/commission.
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STATUS2024 WORK PLAN TASKS UPDATE
COMPLETEProvide training and advocacy to boards and commissions COMPLETEEstablish a legal panel for use of outside counsel in lieu of CAO when needed
COMPLETEDevelop template for Statements of Findings for pre-conference and hearings of complaints for adoption by BOE
ONGOINGAdminister the duties and powers set forth in RMC 2.80.040 COMPLETEPerform an annual review of COE – Recurring annually PENDINGDeliver an annual report to the City Council in accordance with the BOE bylaws.
PENDINGCreate method for Public Education including videos on COE process
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4 PROPOSED 2025 WORKPLAN
DISCUSSION
1. Provide training and advocacy to other Boards and
Commissions.
Enhance communication and collaboration
with community members to improve
transparency, build public trust and
encourage shared decision-making.
High Performing
Government
Goal 5.3
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2. Create a method for Public Education and Public Outreach including videos on the Code of Ethics and Conduct
Complaint process and procedures
Support programs and innovations that
enhance community safety, encourage
neighborhood engagement, and build public
trust
Community Well-Being
Goal 2.4
Enhance communication and collaboration
with community members to improve
transparency, build public trust, and
encourage shared decision making
High Performing
Government
Goal 5.3
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3. Deliver an annual report to the City Council in accordance with the Board of Ethics Bylaws.
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Enhance communication and
collaboration with community members
to improve transparency, build public
trust and encourage shared decision-
making.
High Performing
Government
Goal 5.3
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4. Administer the duties and powers set forth in Riverside Municipal Code, Section 2.80.040.
Board of Ethics
Support programs and innovations that
enhance community safety, encourage
neighborhood engagement, and build public
trust.
Community Well-Being
Goal 2.4
Enhance communication and
collaboration with community members
to improve transparency, build public
trust and encourage shared decision-
making.
High Performing
Government
Goal 5.3
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5. Perform an annual review of the Code of Ethics and Conduct Board of Ethics
Support programs and innovations that
enhance community safety, encourage
neighborhood engagement, and build public
trust.
Community Well-Being
Goal 2.4
Enhance communication and
collaboration with community members
to improve transparency, build public
trust and encourage shared decision-
making.
High Performing
Government
Goal 5.3
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9 That the Governmental Processes Committee approve
the proposed 2025 Workplan for the Board of Ethics.
RECOMMENDATIONS
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