Local Government Code of Conduct Framework Review
West Tamar Council 8 Aug 2022

Monday, 8 August 2022

Local Government Code of Conduct Framework Review Monday August 1 to Monday September 5 2022.

Local Government Code of Conduct Framework Review

The Department of Premier and Cabinet are currently undertaking consultation on the draft Local Government Amendment (Code of Conduct) Bill 2022 and related matters.

The main changes proposed in the draft Bill are a standard code of conduct for councils, voluntary adoption of a behaviour standard policy for councillors, mandatory local dispute resolution policy in councils, an improved process for the initial assessment of complaints, and the disclosure and management of interests by Panel members.