Local Government Amendment (Code of Conduct Act 2023)
Local Government Amendment (Code of Conduct) Act 2023 delivers a number of targeted improvements to the Local Government Code of Conduct framework, including:
- Providing for a single statewide Code, which will apply automatically to all councillors.
- Requiring councils to adopt a dispute resolution policy within 12 months of its commencement.
- Introducing a ‘public interest’ test for investigating complaints.
- Having a more rigorous initial assessment process undertaken by a Panel member who is a lawyer {who will not be on any subsequent investigating Panel).
- Having the Code of Conduct Panel Executive Officer undertake monitoring of compliance with sanctions.
The following standards are identified and addressed within the Code of Conduct:
- Decision Making
- Conflict of Interest (that are not pecuniary)
- Use of Office
- Use of Resources
- Use of Information
- Gifts & Benefits
- Relationships with the community, councillors and council employees
- Representation
The Code of Conduct Order 2024 replaces the existing Code issued under the Model Code of Conduct Order 2016 and will automatically apply to all councillors.
Link to Tasmanian Legislation Online:
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