The Code of Conduct was adopted by the Devonport City Council at its meeting in July 2006 and reviewed and re-adopted in December 2008.

This Code of Conduct is a statement of the standard of behaviour that Aldermen have agreed should be demonstrated and which the community can expect to be demonstrated when they are carrying out their roles and functions.

This Code:

• gives a clear understanding of how Aldermen will behave in their dealings with each other, council employees and members of the community;
• provides a practical means of identifying and resolving situations which may face Aldermen in carrying out their roles and functions; and
• promotes fair, objective, transparent and informed decision-making by the Aldermen, ensuring that public interest will always have priority over their private interests.

Each Aldermen is aware of the responsibility to comply with the Code of Conduct as required by section 28E(4) of the Local Government Act 1993.

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