Constitution Part 5 - Code of Conduct for Employees

Overarching expectations of employee conduct

When working on behalf of the Council, you must:

  • act in the best interests of the Council when carrying out your duties, and in accordance with the principles of public life of selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership.
  • comply with the Council’s Constitution, service requirements, policies, procedures and standards, legislation and other professional standards which apply to your role.  
  • declare to your Chief Officer any potential or actual conflicts of interest or relationships that may impact on your work, or that of the Council.
  • report any concerns or breaches of this Code, or any other Council policies, to your manager.
  • ask your manager if you are unsure what is required of you