Resolution 2014-04RESOLUTION NO. 2014-04(R)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WYLIE,
TEXAS, HEREBY AUTHORIZING THE ADOPTION OF A CODE OF
ETHICS AND MINIMUM TRAINING STANDARDS FOR JUVENILE
CASE MANAGERS EMPLOYED BY THE CITY OF WYLIE;
PROVIDING FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF THE SAME; PROVIDING
FOR PERIODIC REVIEW TO ENSURE IMPLEMENTATION OF SUCH
STANDARDS; PROVIDING FOR REPEALING, SAVINGS AND
SEVERABILITY CLAUSES; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
WHEREAS, pursuant to Article 102.0174, TEX. C. CRIM. PROC., the City Council of the
City of Wylie, Texas ( "City Council'), has established a juvenile case manager fund from a fee
assessed and collected by the City of Wylie, Texas' ( "City ") Municipal Court ( "_Municipal
Court"); and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Article 45.056, TEX. C. CRIM. PROC., the City has employed
one or more juvenile case managers to provide services in cases involving juvenile offenders
before the Municipal Court; and
WHEREAS, Article 45.056, TEX. C. CRIM. PROC., requires a governing body employing
a juvenile case manager to adopt reasonable rules for juvenile case managers that provide a code
of ethics and for the enforcement of the code of ethics; appropriate educational pre - service and
in- service training standards; and training in the role of the juvenile case manager, case planning
and management, applicable procedural and substantive law, courtroom proceedings and
presentation, services to at -risk youth; local programs and services for juveniles and methods by
which juveniles may access those programs and services; and detecting and preventing abuse,
exploitation, and neglect of juveniles; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has investigated and determined that in order to comply
with applicable Iaw and to ensure that its juvenile case managers adhere to the highest ethical,
training, and professional standards in serving juveniles who appear before the Municipal Court,
it is in the best interest of the City and its citizens to adopt the rules, standards and code of ethics
as set forth below.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF WYLIE, TEXAS:
SECTION 1: Findings Inca orated. The findings set forth above are incorporated into
the body of this Resolution as if fully set forth herein.
SECTION 2: Adoption of Juvenile Case Manager Code of Ethics. The City Council
hereby adopts the "Code of Ethics for Juvenile Case Managers" ( "Code of Ethics "), attached
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hereto as Exhibit "A" and incorporated herein for all purposes, as the ethical standards to which
the City's juvenile case managers shall be held.
SECTION 3: Adoption of Training Standards. The City Council further hereby adopts
the educational pre - service and in- service training standards, attached hereto as Exhibit "B" and
incorporated herein for all purposes, as the appropriate educational standards for its juvenile case
managers.
SECTION 4: Training Requirements. The City Council hereby requires that its juvenile
case managers receive training in the role of the juvenile case manager, case planning and
management, applicable procedural and substantive law, courtroom proceedings and
presentation, services to at -risk youth, local programs and services for juveniles and methods by
which juveniles may access those programs and services; and the detection and prevention of
abuse, exploitation, and neglect of juveniles. Such training shall be completed at appropriate
times and as opportunities for training in those areas may be reasonably accessible, as outlined in
Exhibit "B ".
SECTION 5: Iml2lementation of Rules Standards and Code of Ethics. The City Council
hereby directs that the rules, standards and Code of Ethics adopted herein be implemented and
enforced by the City Manager, or her designee.
SECTION b: Annual Reviews. The City Council hereby requires an annual review of its
juvenile case managers to ensure implementation of the rules, standards and Code of Ethics
adopted herein.
SECTION 7: Severability. Should any section, subsection, sentence, clause and/or
phrase of this Resolution be declared unconstitutional and /or invalid by a court of competent
jurisdiction, it is expressly provided that any and all remaining portions of this Resolution shall
remain in full force and effect. The City hereby declares that it would have passed this
Resolution, and each section, subsection, clause and/or phrase thereof irrespective of the fact that
any one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses and /or phrases be declared
unconstitutional and/or invalid.
SECTION 8: Savings/Repealing Clause. All provisions of any resolution in conflict
with this Resolution are hereby repealed to the extent they are in conflict. Any remaining
portion of conflicting resolutions shall remain in full force and effect.
SECTION 9: Effective Date. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon
its passage.
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DULY PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
WYLIE, TEXAS on this 11th day of March, 2014.
ATTEST:
ole Ehrlich, 6itEy Secretary
Eric Hogue, Ma o
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EXHIBIT "A"
(Code of Ethics for Juvenile Case Managers)
Preamble
The goal of the juvenile case manager is to assist the Municipal Court ( "Court ") of the City of
Wylie, Texas ( "City ") in administering the Court's juvenile dockets, to supervise its orders in
cases involving juvenile offenders, and to communicate with the Court regarding relevant life
circumstances of juveniles appearing before the Court. The mission of the juvenile case manager
is to assist judges in providing juveniles and their families with resources to shape the juvenile's
future, and to help the juvenile connect with the community and develop into a law abiding
citizen. Those persons applying this Code of Ethics shall keep foremost in mind that the City is
guided at all times by the values of integrity, excellence, compassion, and respect for the dignity
of every person.
Standards
Confidentiality. A juvenile case manager shall not disclose to any unauthorized person any
confidential information acquired in the course of employment. A juvenile case manager shall
not violate the confidentiality of juvenile clients unless the juvenile case manager is seeking
consultation services from within the case management program or a school campus, or if the
juvenile has threatened to harm himself, herself, or others, or if the juvenile case manager is
providing details of any criminal activity or enterprise.
Conflicts of Interest. A juvenile case manager shall be alert to and avoid conflicts of interest
that interfere with the exercise of professional discretion and impartial judgment. In order to
maintain the community's trust in the judicial system, a juvenile case manager should avoid
soliciting or accepting improper gifts, gratuities, or loans, an should avoid engaging in business
relationships that give rise to an appearance of impropriety.
Competence. A juvenile case manager shall endeavor at all times to perform official duties
properly and with courtesy and diligence. A juvenile case manager shall fulfill his or her duty
and represent himself or herself only within the boundaries of his or her education, training,
license, certification, consultation received, supervised experience, or other relevant professional
experience.
Respect for the Law. A juvenile case manager shall abide by all federal, state, county, and
municipal laws, guidelines, ordinances, and rules. A juvenile case manager shall be familiar
with the Texas Code of Judicial Conduct and the basic standards to which members of the
judiciary are held.
Abuse of Position. A juvenile case manager shall not use or attempt to use his or her official
position to secure unwarranted privileges or exemptions for himself, herself, or any other person.
A juvenile case manager shall always maintain appropriate relationships with juveniles and
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members of their family who have case in the Court. A juvenile case manager shall not
discriminate against any person on the basis of age, sex, creed, sexual preference, disability, or
national origin.
Private Life. A juvenile case manager shall behave in a manner that does not bring discredit to
the City or to them. A juvenile case manager's character and conduct outside the court must be
exemplary so as to maintain a position of respect in the City and in the community where he or
she lives.
Enforcement
Any alleged violation of applicable ethical standards shall be subject to investigation and
discipline by the Court administrator in consultation with the City's human resources
department.
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EXHIBIT "B"
(Pre- Service and In- Service Training Standards for Juvenile Case Managers)
Definitions
Pre - Service Training refers to training a juvenile case manager receives after hire, but before
beginning work as a juvenile case manager.
In- Service Training refers to regular training a juvenile case manager receives after beginning
work as a juvenile case manager.
Pre - Service Trainine Requirements
A juvenile case manager will receive no less than eight (S) and no more than forty (40) hours of
pre - service training from reasonably accessible in -house sources, education institutions,
applicable professional associations, the Texas Municipal Courts Education Center, or other
similar resources.
Pre - Service Training should include, but not necessarily be limited to:
• The Role of the Juvenile Case Manager
• Ethics
• Case Planning and Management
• Applicable Procedural and Substantive Law in Municipal Court
• Courtroom Proceedings and Presentation
• Case Reporting
• Interagency Collaboration
In- Service Training Requirements
A juvenile case manager must become a Certified Court Clerk Level I within the first year of
service.
A juvenile case manager must annually complete no less than twelve (12) hours of in- service
training from reasonably accessible in -house sources, educational institutions, applicable
professional associations, the Texas Municipal Courts Education Center, or other similar
resources.
In- Service Training should include, but not necessarily be limited to:
• Legislative Updates
• Juvenile Mental Health and Development
• Services to At -Risk Youth under Subchapter D, Chapter 264, Texas Family Code (as
amended)
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• Detecting and Preventing Abuse, Exploitation, and Neglect of Juveniles
• Substance Abuse
• Gangs and Gang Activity
• Family and Domestic Violence
• Bullying
• Sex Offenders
• Local Programs and Services for Juveniles
• Advances in Court Technology
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