1. Public Works and Supervision Ethics Nick Arena

2. LEARNING OBJECTIVES Ethics defined? Your Employer’s Code of Ethics APWA’s Code of Conduct Doing the right thing and doing it right

3. Let's Get Ethical! http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature =player_embedded&v=wkaozXsKrcs http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature =player_embedded&v=wkaozXsKrcs

4. Ethics Defined Define Ethics…. “Rules of behavior based on ideas about what is morally good and bad” “Belief or standard that is in line with social standards” “A set of standards used to determine right from wrong”

5. Responsibility of a Supervisor Promote Ethical Environments How?

6. Role of the Supervisor Provide Training/Resources Ensure that employees know the standards Ensure that employees understand the application of the standards

7. Role of the Supervisor Lead by Example Do what is right Do what looks right Perception is reality

8. Role of the Supervisor Encourage and Correct Acknowledge the good choices Should be the norm Address the bad choices

9. Role of the Supervisor Monitor and Evaluate Know what to look for See the larger context

10. THE ETHICAL PUBLIC WORKS Supervisor Small groups Identify characteristics that you believe an ethical leader/supervisor should possess :

12. THE ETHICAL PUBLIC WORKS Supervisor Honesty- Competence Responsibility- Dedication Loyalty- Courage Trustworthiness- Professionalism Compassion- Respect

13. Ethical Policies ICMA APWA Your organizations policies

14. AS A PUBLIC OFFICIAL YOU SHOULD BEHAVE ETHICALLY BECAUSE: The public trusts that you will act in the public interest, not your personal one. Is there a lot of trust today? You have a virtual monopoly over the infrastructure that supports the public’s well being Why else are you in the public sector if not to do the right thing? It’s certainly not for the money.

15. Serving the Public Interest Civil servants and public officials are expected to maintain and strengthen the public's trust and confidence in government, by demonstrating the highest standards of professional competence, efficiency and effectiveness, upholding the Constitution and the laws, and seeking to advance the public good at all times.

16. “When in doubt, tell the truth.” Mark Twain

17. “It takes a lifetime to build a good reputation, but you can lose it in a minute”

18. Questions and Comments