As a member of the Sunnyvale City Council or of a Sunnyvale board or commission, I agree to uphold the Code of Ethics for elected and appointed officials adopted by the City and conduct myself by the following model of excellence. I will:

• Recognize the worth of individual members and appreciate their individual talents, perspectives and contributions;
• Help create an atmosphere of respect and civility where individual members, City staff and the public are free to express their ideas and work to their full potential;
• Conduct my personal and public affairs with honesty, integrity, fairness and respect for others;
• Respect the dignity and privacy of individuals and organizations;
• Keep the common good as my highest purpose and focus on achieving constructive solutions for the public benefit;
• Avoid and discourage conduct which is divisive or harmful to the best interests of Sunnyvale;
• Treat all people with whom I come in contact in the way I wish to be treated;