The Devonport City Council is committed to the aims and objectives of the Public Interest Disclosures Act 2002.  It does not tolerate improper conduct by its employees, officers or members, nor the taking of reprisals against those who come forward to disclose such conduct.

The Devonport City Council recognises the value of transparency and accountability in its administrative and management practices, and supports the making of disclosures that reveal corrupt conduct, conduct involving a substantial mismanagement of public resources, or conduct involving a substantial risk to public health and safety or the environment.

The Public Interest Disclosures Act 2002 commenced operation on 1 January 2004.  Section 60 of the Act requires Devonport City Council to establish written procedures to facilitate the making of disclosures, for investigations of disclosed matters and for the protection of persons from reprisals for making the disclosure.  These procedures establish a system for reporting disclosure of improper conduct or detrimental action by Devonport City Council or its employees.  The procedures must comply with the Act and Guidelines prepared by the Ombudsman's Office.

Council must receive and assess disclosures about improper conduct in accordance with the Act, investigate disclosed matters and take appropriate action when improper conduct has been found to have occurred.

The Devonport City Council procedural document, as amended at the meeting of Council 16 February 2009 is attached below:

 Public Interest Disclosures Act 2002 Model Procedures 91.63 Kb