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8. Commissioners and Staff should acquire a depth of knowledge that will enable them to <br />explain to others the role of heritage preservation in a complex, modern world. <br />9. Commissioners and Staff should recognize that the field of heritage preservation is <br />constantly evolving and actively pursue continuing educational opportunities in order to <br />maintain, refine and enhance their capabilities as practitioners. <br />c. Standards of Professional Conduct <br />As public servants, commissioners and staff are expected to conduct themselves in <br />accordance with the law. These standards set forth both a baseline for such legal conduct as <br />well as aspirational goals for ethical behavior that may require a conscientious effort to <br />attain. <br />1. ,Commissioners and Staff should thoroughly understand the legal framework of heritage <br />preservation and consistently operate within the bounds of their authority and responsibility <br />under the law. <br />2. Commissioners and Staff should treat all citizens fairly, impartially and with respect, and <br />refrain from discrimination or harassment of any kind. <br />3. Commissioners and Staff should not accept gifts or favors under any circumstances <br />where it might appear that acceptance could influence their judgment. <br />4. Commissioners and Staff should disclose all personal or financial advantages that might <br />accrue to them, their business interests or family members either directly or indirectly from a <br />recommendation or decision. <br />5. Preservation Commissioners and Staff who have an actual or apparent conflict of interest <br />in a matter coming before them should recuse themselves entirely from deliberations and <br />decisions. <br />6. Commissioners and Staff are obligated to utilize their knowledge and experience to make <br />decisions and therefore should abstain from participating and voting only in cases of a bona <br />fide conflict of interest. <br />7. Commissioners and Staff should not disclose confidential information obtained in the <br />course of their duties, except as required by the law, or use confidential information to <br />further a personal interest. <br />8. Commissioners and Staff should not abuse their office by advancing an agenda that is not <br />in the best interest of the community or heritage preservation. <br />4 <br />