Councillor code of conduct

From 26 October 2024, the Local Government Act 2020 requires all councillors to observe the Model Councillor Code of Conduct (Model Code of Conduct). The Model Code of Conduct is prescribed in Schedule 1 to the Local Government (Governance and Integrity) Regulations 2020.

Councillor Code of Conduct

Councillor Code of Conduct(PDF, 297KB)

The purpose of the code

The Model Code of Conduct sets out individual standards of conduct expected to be observed by councillors when performing their roles as councillors.

By agreeing to the code our councillors have demonstrated that they are committed to working together in the best interests of the people within our municipality, and to perform their responsibilities to the best of their skill and judgment.