Code of Conduct

Policy 4.1 Code of Conduct - Elected Members

Code of Conduct - Employee, Volunteers & Contractors

Code of Conduct - Behaviour Complaints Management

A code of conduct is a set of conventional principles and expectations that are considered binding on any person who is a member of a particular group.

The Code of Conduct provides Elected Members of the Shire of Chittering with consistent guidelines for an acceptable standard of professional conduct.

The Code addresses in a concise manner the broader issues of ethical responsibility and encourages greater transparency and accountability.

The Code of Conduct clarifies the standards of behaviour that are expected of all staff and volunteers in the Shire of Chittering in the performance of their duties.

It gives guidance in areas where staff and volunteers need to make personal and ethical decisions and is to be used in conjunction with the Shire's other HR Policies and Procedures.

The Local Government (Model Code of Conduct) Regulations 2021 requires that complaints about alleged breaches of behavioural requirements under Division 3 must be dealt with at a local level by the Local Government.

An Elected Member commits a minor breach if he or she contravenes the Local Government Act (Rules of Conduct) Regulations 2007.

In accordance with the Local Government Act 1995, a complaint of a minor breach is submitted to the Local Government Standards Panel for determination.

You can file a complaint of any Shire of Chittering member by completing the following form.

Behaviour Complaint Form

For more information on the Minor Breach system please visit the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries.