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City of San Marcos Mayor and City Council House Rules: <br /> Code of Conduct <br /> 1. Focus on Governing (Policy Making), Not Administration. <br /> 2. Treat Everyone with Respect, No Personal Attacks on City Staff or Each <br /> Other. <br /> 3. Address the Present Issue and Let Each Item Stand On Its Own. <br /> 4. Be Brief and Concise, Focus Comments for Item under Consideration. <br /> 5. Support the Validity and Integrity of the Process Even When You Disagree <br /> with the Outcome. <br /> 6. Listen before Judging or Taking Action; do not Pre-Judge the Motives of <br /> your Fellow Council Members. <br /> 7. Wait for Recognition from the Mayor before Speaking. <br /> 8. Agree to Disagree, No Need to Over-Talk an Issue <br /> 9. City Council Directs as a Body. Be Clear on Directions, Follow Plans, and <br /> Support City Policies. <br /> 10. No Surprises— Share All Information Equally with Each Other and Staff. <br /> 11. All Communications will be directed to the City Manager and/or Assistant <br /> City Managers, City Attorney or City Clerk, as applicable. <br /> 12. The City Manager and the Mayor set Meeting Agendas. Two Council <br /> Members or the Mayor may place items on for discussion. The City <br /> Manager may place items on for action. <br /> 13. Questions on Agenda Items should be provided to City Manager prior to <br /> the meeting so responses can be provided in a timely manner. <br /> 14. Questions from the Dais should be directed to the City Manager. <br /> 15. The City Manager will provide both, alternatives and possible unintended <br /> consequences, on Items. <br /> 16. Enforce All the Rules. <br />