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SERVICES & ORGANISATION COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA 11 DECEMBER 2018
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SERVICES & ORGANISATION COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA 11 DECEMBER 2018
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Purpose of the Code of Conduct
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 Act), the Minister for Local
Government 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
Act, 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 section 169 of the Act. As part of that declaration,
Councillors must declare that they will abide by this Code of Conduct.
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