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SERVICES & ORGANISATION COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA 10 NOVEMBER 2020
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SERVICES & ORGANISATION COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA 10 NOVEMBER 2020
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The Code of Conduct sets out the principles and standards of behaviour expected of Councillors
and Mayors when carrying out their roles, responsibilities and obligations as elected representatives
for their communities. By adhering to the behaviours set out below, Councillors will increase public
confidence in local government and Council decisions.
Background
Under section 150D of the Local Government Act 2009 (the LGA), the Minister for Local Government (the
Minister) must make a Code of Conduct stating the standards of behaviour for Councillors in the performance of
their responsibilities as Councillors. In addition to this, the Code of Conduct may contain anything the Minister
considers necessary for, or incidental to, the standards of behaviour.
Before assuming public office, Councillors must understand and commit to complying with the local government
principles and obligations of Councillors in accordance with section 169 of the LGA and 169 of the City of Brisbane
Act 2010 (CoBA), as well as the standards of behaviour set out in this Code of Conduct.
All Councillors are required to make a declaration of office under the applicable legislation. As part of that
declaration, Councillors must declare that they will abide by this Code of Conduct.
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