There are expectations of how elected members act, and interact...
The Local Government Act 2002 requires the council to adopt a Code of Conduct that...
The Code of Conduct sets out the process for dealing with complaints...
All elected members must make an oral declaration when taking office...
In the interests of transparency and accountability, the Code of Conduct requires...
One of the foundations of local government is openness and transparency...
The Local Government Act requires the governing body to appoint a chief executive...
Elected members and the chief executive need to have a clear and shared...
Elected members may receive gifts in their political or personal capacity...
All elected members are expected to invest time in their governance...
The whole organisation supports the governance structure as appropriate...
Traditionally members interact with the public in two ways...
The media naturally has a keen interest in many aspects of council decision-making...
Members standing for re-election will, in effect, wear two hats...