3.2 Conduct, roles and personal interests
There are expectations of how elected members act, and interact, with other members, staff and the public when they are carrying out their duties.
3.2.1 Elected Members Conduct
There are expectations of how elected members act, and interact...
3.2.2 Code of Conduct
The Local Government Act 2002 requires the council to adopt a Code of Conduct that...
3.2.3 Conduct
Section 7 of the code explains the expectations for members’ relationships...
3.2.4 Breaching the code
The Code of Conduct sets out the process for dealing with complaints...
3.2.5 Declaration when taking office
All elected members must make an oral declaration when taking office...
3.2.6 Register of declarations
In the interests of transparency and accountability, the Code of Conduct requires...
3.2.7 Access to confidential information
One of the foundations of local government is openness and transparency...
3.2.8 Relationship with the chief executive and council staff
The Local Government Act requires the governing body to appoint a chief executive...
3.2.9 Relative responsibilities of the chief executive and elected members
Elected members and the chief executive need to have a clear and shared...
3.2.10 Gifts, fees, endorsements and outside activities
Elected members may receive gifts in their political or personal capacity...
3.2.11 Remuneration
All elected members are expected to invest time in their governance...
3.2.12 Provision of offices, technology and support staff
The whole organisation supports the governance structure as appropriate...
3.2.13 Engaging with the public
Traditionally members interact with the public in two ways...
3.2.14 Protocols around media and speeches
The media naturally has a keen interest in many aspects of council decision-making...
3.2.15 Pre-election period
Members standing for re-election will, in effect, wear two hats...