City of Ethics
Ethical Government
In 2002, the City of Hiram adopted the Code of Ethics for City Officials Ordinance in recognition of principles that provide the City and its citizens guidance on ethical governmental procedures and practices and was certified as a City of Ethics by the Georgia Municipal Association.
The City was recently re-certified in June of 2023.
The Mayor and City Council have resolved to conduct themselves as a group and as individuals in accordance to the City of Ethics principles and pledged to conduct its affairs accordingly.
Principles of Ethical Government
These principles are designed to guide the elected officials as individuals and as a governing body:
The Hiram Mayor and Council appoint the Board of Ethics whose members will be Hiram residents and serve a 2-year term. The Board's purpose is to be available to receive written complaint or concern by any citizen or duly licensed business owner in the City, signed and sworn with the City Clerk, alleging a violation of the Ethics Ordinance.
Board of Ethics Members
In 2002, the City of Hiram adopted the Code of Ethics for City Officials Ordinance in recognition of principles that provide the City and its citizens guidance on ethical governmental procedures and practices and was certified as a City of Ethics by the Georgia Municipal Association.
The City was recently re-certified in June of 2023.
The Mayor and City Council have resolved to conduct themselves as a group and as individuals in accordance to the City of Ethics principles and pledged to conduct its affairs accordingly.
Principles of Ethical Government
These principles are designed to guide the elected officials as individuals and as a governing body:
- Serve others, not ourselves
- Use resources with efficiency and economy
- Treat all people fairly
- Use the power of our position for the well-being of our constituents
- Create an environment of honesty, openness, and integrity
The Hiram Mayor and Council appoint the Board of Ethics whose members will be Hiram residents and serve a 2-year term. The Board's purpose is to be available to receive written complaint or concern by any citizen or duly licensed business owner in the City, signed and sworn with the City Clerk, alleging a violation of the Ethics Ordinance.
Board of Ethics Members
Name | Title | Term Begins | Term Expires |
Angela Hartsfield | Member | May 1, 2022 | April 30, 2024 |
Vivian Smith | Member | May 1, 2022 | April 30, 2024 |
LTC (Ret) John Moyse, Jr. | Member | May 1, 2022 | April 30, 2024 |