Code of Conduct for Council
Councillors have two distinct roles under the Local Government Act 1993: as a member of the governing body of the council; and as an elected person. Councillors, as members of the governing body, should work as part of a team to make decisions and policies that guide the activities of the council. The role as an elected person requires councillors to represent the interests of the community and provide leadership. The Model Code sets the standard of conduct that is expected when council officials exercise these roles.
Councillors, administrators, members of staff of council, independent conduct reviewers, members of council committees including the conduct review committee and delegates of the council must comply with the applicable provisions of concil’s code of conduct in carrying out their functions as council officials. It is the personal responsibility of council officials to comply with the standards in the code and regularly review their personal circumstances with this in mind. Council contractors and volunteers will also be required to observe the relevant provisions of council’s code of conduct. Failure by a councillor to comply with the standards of conduct, of council’s code of conduct constitutes misbehaviour. The Local Government Act 1993 provides for suspension of councillors from civic office for up to six months for proven misbehaviour.
Contact details
Jerilderie Shire Council
0358 861200 (ph)
0358 861701 (fax)
mail@jerilderie.nsw.gov.au
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