March 4, 2026
2026-03-04T09:00:00
$85
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IIMC Online Professional Development Program: Ethical Decision-Making in Local Government
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
Ethical decision-making can be challenging in the workplace today. That said, it is essential and mandatory that Municipal Clerks always make ethical decisions. This is true even when the circumstances are difficult or when the ethical decision has the potential to cause conflict or reveal things that could subject the clerk or their organization to negative consequences. In this session, we will explore what it means to make ethical decisions, the consequences of making unethical decisions in the municipal environment, how municipal supervisors and managers can create environments that support ethical decision-making, and how municipal clerks can develop solid foundations for ethical decision-making in the workplace.
Points: 1 CMC or 1 MMC Advanced Education Point
EPP First Cohort members are invited to participate to earn 2 hours toward EPP Education with a completed learning assessment.
Instructor: Professor George L. Hicks, MBA
George L. Hicks, MBA is a retired police lieutenant. He served as a police officer, agent, sergeant, and senior lieutenant with two southern California police departments for over 28 years. One of his specialties was the training of police officers and staff in diversity issues related to ethical treatment of the public. He is a retired professor of criminal justice, business, ethics, leadership, diversity, and other disciplines.
Mr. Hicks has taught and provided professional organizational training and education for over 40 years, including 20 years in the capacity of a college professor and administrator in higher education at six colleges and universities. He is committed to providing relevant real-word professional development training to enhance the workplace capabilities of course participants.
His education is as follows: A Master of Business Administration degree (MBA) in Leadership from Grand Canyon University, a Bachelor of Science degree in Organizational Behavior from the University of San Francisco, and an Associate in Arts degree with an Administration of Justice concentration from East L.A. Community College.
He is a devoted husband, father, grandfather, church member, and leader. His personal ethical system is Christian Ethics
.