Vision and Values
Public vs. Private
Private
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 What is the difference
between working in the
PUBLIC vs. the PRIVATE
sector?
 Why is the public so
concerned about the
integrity of government
employees?
Perception
Ethics is more than
doing what is legal, it’s
also doing what is right.
SWEAT THE SMALL
STUFF
“Integrity may be about little
things as much or more than big ones”
- Tom Peters
Thriving on Chaos
Trust
• How long does it take to build trust?
• How long does it take to lose that trust?
If in DOUBT?
DON’T do it!!!
Do the right thing when
there is such a thing
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Expect the “gray areas”
Talk it out with
others…
But choose your
others carefully
The City expects:
Loyalty: not engage in activities that
compete or conflict with responsibilities of
a board/commission member.
Integrity: not use influence of your position
for personal gain
Discretion: protect and refrain from acting
on privileged information
Other Ethical Issues
 Attendance
 Discrimination
 Employment of Relatives
 Software Management
 Electronic Mail
 Safeguarding Public Assets
Ethics 4-Step Checklist
 Is it legal?
 Is there a consensus?
 Would you do the same thing if a loved
one, boss, or friend were watching?
 Does it pass the headline test?
IF IN DOUBT, DON’T DO IT
Personal Commitment
I, PRINT YOUR NAME, hereby certify that I have read the foregoing
City of Phoenix Ethics Handbook (dated INSERT DATE FROM
BACK OF HANDBOOK) and I agree to be bound by the applicable
laws and policies – including specifically the City of Phoenix Ethics
Policy – to the best of my abilities.
Signature
Date: INSERT TODAY’S DATE
Write the name of your department
Important Numbers
 Integrity Line
602-261-8999
 Personnel Department
602-262-6609
 EOD – Compliance and
Enforcement Division
602-262-7486