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3. Administer its own discipline, 4. Monitor its own progress, and 5. Ensure the continued development of individual council members, as well as the council as a group, The following policies will serve to guide the activities and attitudes of the city council. PART 2. GUIDELINES FOR INTERACTION In service to the City of San Marcos and in support of ethical, efficient and effective government, city council members adopt the following guidelines, A. Communication 1. Demonstrate respect and courtesy for others in all interactions. 2. Listen for understanding and stay open to all points of view. 3. Challenge, with consideration, people's ideas, not the people themselves. 4. Leave egos and personal agendas at the door. 5. Self-monitor and correct negative verbal and non-verbal communication. B. Knowledge 1. Be well informed about the public's needs, challenges and resources, 2. Share information about items of mutual interest. 3. Use good judgment in making decisions - no "pressured" decisions. 4. Ask questions to identify the interest behind a stated position, 5. Continually consider the future ramifications of each decision. C. Efficiency 1. Make the best and most efficient use of resources. 2. Make and keep time commitments. 3. Study issues carefully prior to group discussion whenever possible, 4. Encourage participation with clearly defined time limits. 5. Emphasize strategic leadership rather than administrative detail. D. Effectiveness 1. Be accountable to the public for accomplishment of stated objectives, 2. Monitor the governing body's processes and performance on an ongoing basis, 3. Retrain and redevelop as needed to insure the continuity of its governance capability. 4. Make collective rather than individual direction and decisions and support those decisions made, 2