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

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           Standards of behaviour

           This Code of Conduct sets out the standards of behaviour applying to all Councillors (excluding
           Councillors who are governed under the City of Brisbane Act 2010) in Queensland. The
           behavioural standards relate to, and are consistent with, the Local Government principles and their
           associated values.

           The standards of behaviour are summarised as the three R’s, being:
               1. RESPONSIBILITIES
               2. RESPECT
               3. REPUTATION
           Each standard of behaviour includes, but is not limited to, several examples to guide Councillors in
           complying with the Code of Conduct when carrying out their role as elected officials. Councillors
           are to understand and comply with the following standards of behaviour as set out in the Code of
           Conduct listed below.

                   For example, Councillors will, at a minimum:
                   1.1    Attend and participate meaningfully in all Council meetings, briefings, relevant
                          workshops and training opportunities to assist Councillors in fulfilling their roles
                          other than in exceptional circumstances and/or where prior leave is given
                   1.2    Respect and comply with all policies, procedures and resolutions of Council
                   1.3    Use only official Council electronic communication accounts (e.g. email accounts)
                          when conducting Council business
                   1.4    Report any suspected wrongdoing to the appropriate entity in a timely manner
                   1.5    Ensure that their behaviour or capacity to perform their responsibilities as a
                          Councillor is not impaired by the use of substances that may put them or others at
                          risk while performing their duties (for example, alcohol, illegal drugs or
                          prescribed/non-prescribed and/or restricted substances)
                   1.6    Cooperate with any investigation being undertaken by the Local Government or
                          other entity.

                   For example, Councillors will, at a minimum:
                  21      Show respect for fellow Councillors, Council employees and members of the public
                  22      Not bully, harass, intimidate or act in a way that the public would reasonably
                          perceive a Councillor's behavior to be derogatory towards other Councillors, Council
                          employees and members of the public
                   2.3    Be respectful of other people’s rights, views and opinions.

           Code of Conduct for Councillors in Queensland                                         Page 6 of 10

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