From the Code of Conduct all councillors must adhere to:
Part One - Standards of Conduct
You must have regard to, and act in accordance with, the following standards of conduct:
- Selflessness
You should serve only in the public interest, and should never improperly confer an advantage or disadvantage on any person, organisation or group, or any other third party.
- Honesty and Integrity
You should not place yourself in situations where your honesty and integrity may be questioned; you should not behave improperly and should avoid the appearance of such behaviour.
- Objectivity
You must make decisions based on the information before you, having had regard to any professional advice provided to you and in accordance with your view of the public interest.
You should make decisions on merit, this includes when making appointments, awarding contracts, or recommending individuals for awards or other recognition.
- Accountability
You are accountable to the public for your decisions and actions and the
manner in which you carry out your duties. You must co-operate fully and honestly with any scrutiny appropriate to your office.
You should not undertake any action which would bring the Council, your position, or the position of Members generally, into disrepute.
- Openness
You must be as open as possible about your actions and those of the authority, and should be prepared to give reasons for those actions.
- Leadership
You must promote and maintain high standards of conduct by supporting these principles by leadership and by example, and should act in a way that secures or preserves the confidence of others.
You must have due regard to the impartiality and integrity of the authority’s statutory officers and its other employees.