This Code of Conduct provides Elected Members, Committee Members and employees with consistent guidelines for acceptable standards of professional conduct. 

This Code addresses the broad issues of ethical responsibility and encourages accountable and open local government.  It is complementary to the principles and aims contained in the Local Government Act and Local Government Regulations, i.e.

 ·                    better decision making

 ·                    greater community participation

 ·                    greater accountability

 ·                    more efficient and effective local government

 It contains the specific requirements of the Local Government (Administration) Regulations 34B and 34C.