Ethics Essentials in the Municipal Sector

Course Content

1. Ethics and Leadership – Great leadership and ethical behavior are closely intertwined.
2. Ethics and Organizational Culture – High performing municipalities commit to positive organizational culture. Ethics as a discipline, is proven to be a key characteristic of municipalities that have great culture and a history of achievement.
3. Ethics in the Political Realm – Municipalities are often challenged with political turmoil and challenges. Ethics plays a key role in successfully navigating through political challenges and avoiding public engagement mistakes.
4. Ethics and Policy – Recognizing the importance of ethics and the positive impact it has on policy is essential knowledge for any municipal administrative professional. Good governance requires an ethical approach to policy development when considering the impact policy may have on our citizens.
5. Municipal Ethical Dilemmas – Municipal government is highly complex and dynamic which results in numerous ethical dilemmas and issues.