Code of Conduct
This Code documents the standards of conduct expected of those who serve the community of Derby/West Kimberley. This Code of Conduct applies to Elected Members, Council Employees and any other members of the community who may serve on Council established Committees (referred to herein as “Committee Members”).
The Council is the elected body responsible for the administration of the local government in accordance with the applicable legislation. It must do that in the best interests of the local community as well as the public in general. The conduct of Elected Members, Committee Members and Council employees must not only be based upon the highest ethical principles, it must be seen to be consistent with those principles.
The Code of Conduct therefore provides a framework for behaviour that must be observed in the wide range of interactions and scenarios experienced in the conduct of local government activities on a daily basis.
The Code of Conduct provides Elected Members, Committee Members and Council employees with consistent guidelines for an acceptable standard of professional conduct. The Code addresses in a concise manner the broader issue of ethical responsibility and encourages greater transparency and accountability in individual local governments.
The Code is complementary to the principles adopted in the Local Government Act and Regulations which incorporates four fundamental aims to result in:
- better decision-making by local governments;
- greater community participation in the decisions and affairs of local governments;
- greater accountability of local governments to their communities; and
- more efficient and effective local government.
Documents
| File Type | File Size | File Name | File Description |  | 163KB | Code of Conduct | Document detailing the standards of conduct expected of those who serve the community of Derby/West Kimberley. |
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