Constitution
Section 14: Code of conduct
Adopted 9 May 2023. The Local Government Association has committed to reviewing the Code on an annual basis to ensure it is still fit for purpose.
Contents
- Joint statement
- Introduction
- Definitions
- Purpose of the Code of Conduct
- General principles of councillor conduct
- Application of the Code of Conduct
- Standards of councillor conduct
- General Conduct
- 1. Respect
- 2. Bullying, harassment and discrimination
- 3. Impartiality of officers of the council
- 4. Confidentiality and access to information
- 5. Disrepute
- 6. Use of position
- 7. Use of local authority resources and facilities
- 8. Complying with the Code of Conduct
- 9. Protecting your reputation and the reputation of the local authority
- 10. Gifts and hospitality
- Appendix A – The Seven Principles of Public Life
- Appendix B Registering Interests
- Appendix C – the Committee on Standards in Public Life
Local Government Association Model Councillor Code of Conduct 2020
This Code has been designed to protect our democratic role, encourage good conduct and safeguard the public’s trust in local government.
View the Local Government Association Model Councillor Code of Conduct