New South Wales Consolidated Acts

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT 1993 - SCHEDULE 6A

SCHEDULE 6A – Code of conduct

(Section 440)

1

Conduct that contravenes all or specified provisions of this Act or the regulations in all or specified circumstances

2

Conduct that is detrimental to the pursuit of the charter of a council

3

Improper or unethical conduct

4

Abuse of power and other misconduct

5

Action causing, comprising or involving any of the following:

(a) intimidation, harassment or verbal abuse

(b) discrimination, disadvantage or adverse treatment in relation to employment

(c) prejudice in the provision of a service to the community

6

Conduct of a councillor causing, comprising or involving any of the following:

(a) directing or influencing, or attempting to direct or influence, a member of the staff of the council or a delegate of the council in the exercise of the functions of the member or delegate

(b) an act of disorder committed by the councillor at a meeting of the council or a committee of the council