The Local Government (Governance and Integrity) Amendment Regulations 2024, amends Section 139 of the Local Government Act 2020 (Vic) to require Councillors to observe a Model Councillor Code of Conduct (Model Code) as prescribed within the regulations.
The model code from the regulations is provided for reference and provides consistent and uniform standards of behaviour across the state.
Model Councillor Code of Conduct
The Model Councillor Code of Conduct represents a commitment by Councillors to good governance, and values and standards that promote fairness, objectivity, accountability and transparency in decision making... to achieve outcomes that reflect the diverse needs and interests of the local community.
Model Councillor Code of Conduct (Victorian Government)
Councillor Sexual Harassment Policy 2021
The Councillor Sexual Harassment Policy 2021 was adopted by resolution of the Golden Plains Shire Council on 26 October 2021. The Policy sets out Council's expectations regarding a zero tolerance approach to sexual harassment in the workplace, and operates with the Councillor Dispute Resolution Policy 2021.