- P4 Panelists ("Panelists") understand that their mission is to help the City
examine the public benefit elements of certain proposed public-private partnerships.
Panelists maintain focus on their mission during all stages of their work.
- Panelists recognize the cost limitations of proposed projects. Panel recommendations
will be as cost effective and efficient as possible.
- Panelists conduct their review in a manner which is sensitive to project timelines.
- Panelists recognize that the City has proposed a project that City staff have reviewed
and believe is viable and in line with City goals.
- Panelists recognize that ongoing disclosure of personal, professional, or financial
interest in projects subject to review is necessary to maintain the integrity of the
review process.
- Panelists understand that many of the transactions subject to their review involve
confidential materials.
- Panelists recognize that it is City policy to have all P4 proceedings (meetings,
hearings, briefings) open to the public. In some cases, in which sensitive materials or
subjects are being reviewed or discussed, Panelists reserve the option to close the
meeting or that portion of the meeting to the public.
- Panelists understand that all materials and correspondence (written and electronic)
related to P4 review may be subject to disclosure under the Public Disclosure Act.
- Panelists are respectful to all project partners, including City staff, the private
partner(s), the public, and each other.
- Communication between Panelists and P4 staff, City departments, and the public is clear,
concise, and timely.
- Panelists will conduct their project reviews in an objective fashion that is consistent
with the independent organization of the P4 Panel.
- Panelists agree to communicate in an open, candid and respectful dialogue during the
course of their work, to support panel processes, and to clarify to external parties
whether speaking on behalf of the panel or as a private citizen.
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