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However in this case, there exists a standardized and published code of ethics created by the ICMA to provide consistency and uniformity with regard to professional local government management. In an evolving and contradictory political climate such as that which existed in the town of Dover, the principles expressed in this code of ethics serve as a fair and objective guideline by which difficult decisions can be based on. Therefore, there should generally not be circumstances where ethical considerations are sacrificed on the basis of a given individual or group’s perception of the best possible outcome for the community. Much like a constitution, the ICMA Code of Ethics gives decision makers a tangible reference and provides a scale of ethical justice on which conflicting opinions can be weighed against each other.

One way to see public administration in action is by attending a city council meeting, whether it be in an urban or rural area, public administration still has a part in each event. As Kettl (2018; p. 244) referenced in his book, there is not a civil system that would be sustainable without strong leadership. This paper will discuss the author’s description, observation, and reflection during a city council meeting.

The City of Horizon is located south of Adelaide (320 kilometres), and north-west of Melbourne (530 kilometres) (University of South Australia (UniSA) 2017). The city is surrounded by the Southern Ocean and the following cities; Cape Arch, Beachside, Yonder Hill, Limestone Point and Woodside (UniSA 2017). The population (29,308) is surrounded by Yonder District Council (UniSA 2017). The City of Horizon is an aging population, as almost half the patrons (44.4%) are over 60 years old (UniSA 2017). Females are shown to be present in over half the city’s population (51.7%), furthermore 48.3% of the city are males patrons (UniSA 2017). It is evident that majority of the people living in the city are Australian born (85.9%), moreover a few patrons

This essay aims to examine the role of the mayor in regards to the politics of local government in Ontario. The process of the development of public policy has shifted considerably during the last few decades. Due to the advent of globalization and of social media, public sector decision making has expanded to include more stakeholders than ever before. As a result, mayors have come under significant pressures to engage not only political actors in decision making, but also communities and individuals as well, which changes the way that they operate in their public role. This indicates that the idea of municipal governance may also be changing within the minds of citizens. This essay will draw on a case study based on the city of Mississauga and its needs from the mayor and city council. This essay strives to provide insight into the process of developing a strong mayoral strategy using the example of the city of Mississauga, looking at its current and future plans for development. The thesis of this essay is that the role of the mayor is to act as a local and global ambassador for the

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I have worked in municipal for the majority of my career. I worked as a consultant in the private sector for almost five years before accepting another position in city government in another state. My career exposed me to ethical behavior, both good and bad, in the workplace, I also was able to view firsthand, deviant workplace behavior. My experience with both concepts came during my previous career in city government. After thirty years in city government, I had the misfortune to have my career be manipulated by the unethical behavior by an executive director in conjunction with deviant workplace behavior by my subordinates.

World cities such as New York, London and Tokyo have outstripped their national urban network and have become part of an international global system. They are the command and control centres of the global economy, the preferred location for finance and advanced producer service firms. They are recognised as a centre of advanced telecommunications technologies and international transport. They facilitate markets for advanced industries and become a major production point for specialised economic services that develop and monitor the global economy.

I understand examples of unethical behavior can be found in academia, politics, sports, entertainment, banking and the legal system to name a few. Public Safety workers are not immune to these unethical behaviors. They face ethical dilemmas on a regular basis pertaining to practice, inadequate resources, inadequate staffing levels, cost containment measures, consolidation of public safety organizations, and ineffective leadership. How individuals respond to these ethical dilemmas depends on their previous experiences with unethical behavior, their individual personality traits, and their ethical values as well as their knowledge of ethical principles. Moral courage is needed to confront unethical situations.

When examining codes of ethics within and organization we might ask ourselves, why are organizational codes of ethics important? The answer can vary depending on the type of organization, for instance the code of ethics in a governmental organization should tell us how the public interest is to be furthered, while in a nonprofit agency the code may be more of a values statement for the organization. The ethics of public administrators begins and is grounded in duty. As public administrators they must serve the public, fulfill the expectations of public office, and be trustees of public resources (Svara, 2015). There is a multifaceted purpose to codes of ethics. First codes of ethics can

The most important thing in the event of mayor incident is to make sure that employees, students and staff are educated about the

Ethics is a moral guide that helps a person understands right from wrong. A person’s moral guide is developed by how they were raised, the books they read, the experiences they have lived through, religious beliefs, and cultural beliefs. These experiences allow a person to learn right from wrong, good from bad through their own and other’s experiences and creating their own set of ethics. People take their set of ethics into their personal and professional life and continue to develop them throughout life. This paper will look at ethics, morals, and values from the author’s point of view.

Ethics in business is defined as the principles to distinguish right from wrong and to choose ethical actions. It is the standard governance to all concerned to practice mutual respect and to establish morality in order for the entire organization to benefit. This leads to the development of code conduct that must be followed by the organization. It is highly important that the top senior management and leaders must set the standard attitudes and behavior in the entire organization to press ethical concerns. Because of the consequences of ethics in different organizations, senior leadership’s responsibility is to provide ethics because of their authority and responsibility; this has evolved significantly as a primary influence to change (Ciulla, 2004).

The idea is to consider all services and programs that exist in a city, not just the city organization. A city is composed of a broad array of services and programs provided by all sectors, different organizations, and different people. It is important to consider including representation from all sectors because no single institution has the resources

The essay asks us to take an in depth comparison of two extracts: Jane Jacobs ‘The Kind of Problem a City’ and Schön ‘From Technical Rationality to Reflection in Action’. The essay asks to compare and contrast how each author perceive the natures of the problems that planners face. The focus is placed, by Jacobs, heavily on the failings of planners due to problems of a city being seen as problems of disorganised complexity, whereas cities should be seen as problems as of organised complexity. Jacobs argues that cities are themselves problem made up of multiple smaller variables of problems. In his text, Schoen places a large emphasis on explaining how the growth of science and the prestige of science has helped to shape the modern world. Schön states that planning is a minor principle similar to social care, compared to a major principle such as the medical profession. There is also a large emphasis put on the “swampy lowlands” which are used to describe those who choose to get involved with crucial yet messy situations, using their experience and methods such as trial and error to solve the problem. Compared by Schön to those who choose the “high ground” using technical rigor and standing by an image of solid professional competence. On the surface they appear to be contrasting in what they propose, however upon further analysis a comparison can be drawn from many common features.

Throughout the years, people from all over the world have migrated to Australia and the United States of America to create better lives for themselves such as escaping religious/political persecution, obtaining a better education, reuniting with their families, becoming exposed to more job opportunities, and various other reasons (Singer 2). Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in America and Sydney, New South Wales in Australia have similar immigration patterns, settlement trends, and impacts. However, the communities of immigrants tend to not follow the same behaviors in both cities. Immigration is vital for continuous economic and social growth. Thus, what impact does immigration have on these two cities?