“The proper operation of the government of our communities requires that all the official representatives be effective, independent, objective and accountable to the people they serve.” To ensure these qualities are upheld, the communities have adopted this Code of Ethics and Values to promote and maintain the highest standards of personal and professional conduct in our respective communities.
All elected and appointed officials, employees, volunteers, and others who participate in our government are required to subscribe to this Code, understand how it applies to their specific responsibilities and practice these core values in their work.
Because we value the public’s confidence and trust in our services and its decision- makers, our character and behaviors must meet the most demanding ethical standards and demonstrate the highest levels of achievement in following this code.
The Shared Code of Ethics defines a core set of values and behaviors toward which we aspire.
Local government entities are encouraged to join and commit themselves to an ethically-based administration within their own communities and also help build an ethical culture throughout Northwest Indiana.
Membership in the Shared Ethics Advisory Commission:
Signals to employees and constituents the high value placed on honest and effective government
Provides access to training, materials and colleagues to assist in the identification and resolution of common ethical issues facing government leaders
Communicates to others that your local government intends to be part of a new generation of leadership and responsible stewardship within Northwest Indiana.
Local government entities are encouraged to join and commit themselves to an ethically-based administration within their own communities and also help build an ethical culture throughout Northwest Indiana.
Membership in the Shared Ethics Advisory Commission:
Signals to employees and constituents the high value placed on honest and effective government
Provides access to training, materials and colleagues to assist in the identification and resolution of common ethical issues facing government leaders
Communicates to others that your local government intends to be part of a new generation of leadership and responsible stewardship within Northwest Indiana.