Code of Conduct - Procedures for the Administration

These Procedures for the Administration of the Code of Conduct (procedures) are based on the Procedures for the Administration of the Model Code of Conduct (“the Model Code Procedures”) and are prescribed for the administration of the Model Code of Conduct for Local Councils in NSW (“the Model Code of Conduct”).

The Model Code of Conduct is made under section 440 of the Local Government Act 1993 (“the LGA”) and the Local Government (General) Regulation 2005 (“the Regulation”). Section 440 of the LGA requires every council (including county councils) and joint organisation to adopt a code of conduct that incorporates the provisions of the Model Code of Conduct.

The Model Code Procedures are made under section 440AA of the LGA and the Regulation. Section 440AA of the LGA requires every council (including county councils) to adopt procedures for the administration of their code of conduct that incorporate the provisions of the Model Code Procedures.

In adopting procedures for the administration of their adopted codes of conduct, councils may supplement the Model Code Procedures. However, provisions that are not consistent with those prescribed under the Model Code Procedures will have no effect.
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