Councillor and Staff Interaction Policy

The Councillor and Staff Interaction Policy was adopted by Council on 7 August 2024.

The objectives of this policy are to: 

• To establish positive, effective and professional working relationships between councillors and staff defined by mutual respect and courtesy

• Enable councillors and staff to work together appropriately and effectively to support each other in their respective roles

• Ensure that councillors receive advice in an orderly, courteous and appropriate manner to assist them in the performance of their civic duties

• Ensure councillors have adequate access to information to exercise their statutory roles

• Provide direction on, and guide councillor interaction with, staff for both obtaining information and in general situations

• Maintain transparent decision making and good governance arrangements

• Ensure the reputation of Council is enhanced by councillors and staff interacting consistently, professionally and positively in their day-to-day duties

• Provide a clear and consistent framework through which breaches of the Policy will be managed in accordance with the Code of Conduct.