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Resolution No. Page 2 (4) I SHALL NOT USE OR PERMIT any dishonest or unethical practice that tends to corrupt or undermine our American system of free elections, or that hampers or prevents the full and free expression of the will of the voters including acts intended to hinder or prevent any eligible person from registering to vote, enrolling to vote, or voting. (5) I SHALL NOT coerce election help or campaign contributions for myself or for any other candidate from my employees. (6) I SHALL IMMEDIATELY AND PUBLICLY REPUDIATE support deriving from any individual or group that resorts, on behalf of my candidacy or in opposition to that of my opponent, to the methods and tactics that I condemn. I shall accept responsibility to take firm action against any subordinate who violates any provision of this code or the laws governing elections. (7) I SHALL DEFEND AND UPHOLD the right of every qualified American voter to full and equal participation in the electoral process. I, the undersigned, candidate for election to public office in the State of California or treasurer or chairperson of a committee making any independent expenditures, hereby voluntarily endorse, subscribe to, and solemnly pledge myself to conduct my campaign in accordance with the above principles and practices. Date Signature Section 2. The voluntary pledge form shall be provided by the City Clerk to all candidates, local office holders, and applicable committees, and shall be accepted by the City Clerk at all times prior to an election. The foregoing Resolution was adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Pleasanton on January 15, 2008, by the following vote. Ayes: Noes: Absent: Abstain: Jennifer Hosterman, Mayor ATTEST: Karen Diaz, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: Michael H. Roush, City Attorney