Council  Purpose

The Midlothian City Council is the governing body for the City of Midlothian; therefore, it must bear the initial responsibility for the integrity of governance.  The council is accountable for its own professional development (both as a group and as individuals), its responsibilities, its own discipline and its own performance.  The development of this policy is to ensure effective and efficient government.

All citizens and businesses of Midlothian are entitled to have fair, ethical and accountable local government, which has earned the public’s full confidence for integrity.  In keeping with the City of Midlothian’ Commitment to Excellence, the effective functioning of democratic government therefore requires that:

•  Public Officials, both elected and appointed, comply with both the letter and spirit of the  laws and policies affecting the operations of government;

• Public Officials be independent, impartial and fair in their judgment and actions;

• Public Office be used for the public good, not for personal gain; and

• Public deliberations and processes be conducted openly, unless legally confidential, in an  atmosphere of respect and civility.

Mission Statement

Based on recognition that stewardship of the public interest must be their primary concern, members will work for the common good of the people of Midlothian and not for any private or personal interest, and they will assure fair and equal treatment of all persons, claims and transactions coming before the Midlothian City Council.