2018-12-11 Services & Organisation Committee Agenda

SERVICES & ORGANISATION COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA   11 DECEMBER 2018




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SERVICES & ORGANISATION COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                              11 DECEMBER 2018

                                                           Department of Local Government, Racing and Multicultural Affairs
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            The Local Government Principles and Values
            The Act is founded on five Local Government principles with which Councillors must comply while
            performing their roles as elected representatives. These principles are listed below:
               1.  Transparent and effective processes, and decision-making in the public interest
               2.  Sustainable development and management of assets and infrastructure, and delivery of
                   effective services
               3.  Democratic representation, social inclusion and meaningful community engagement
               4.  Good governance of, and by, Local Government
               5.  Ethical and legal behaviour of Councillors and Local Government employees.
            This Code of Conduct provides a set of values that describe the types of conduct Councillors
            should demonstrate under each principle. These values are listed below:
               1.  In making decisions in the public interest, Councillors will:
                   e  make decisions in open council meetings
                   e  properly inform relevant personnel of all relevant information
                   e  make decisions in accordance with law and policy
                   e  commit to exercising proper diligence, care and attention.
               2.  To ensure the effective and economical delivery of services, Councillors will:
                   e  manage Council resources effectively, efficiently and economically
                   e  foster a culture of excellence in service delivery.
               3.  In representing and meaningfully engaging with the community, Councillors will:
                   e  show respect to all persons
                   e  clearly and accurately explain Council’s decisions
                   e  accept and value differences of opinion.
               4.  In exercising good governance, Councillors are committed to:
                   e  the development of open and transparent processes and procedures
                   e  keeping clear, concise and accessible records of decisions.
               5.  Tomeet the community's expectations for high level leadership, Councillors will:
                   e  be committed to the highest ethical standards
                   e  uphold the system of Local Government and relevant laws applicable.
            This Code of Conduct also sets out standards of behaviour aimed at helping Councillors
            understand how the principles and values are put into practice while performing their official duties
            as elected representatives.
            Each standard of behaviour is not intended to cover every possible scenario. However, they
            provide general guidance about the manner in which Councillors are expected to conduct
            themselves.

            It is important to note that the principles, values and standards set out in the Code of Conduct are
            of equal importance.

            Code of Conduct for Councillors in Queensland                                          Page 5 of 10

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