Code of Conduct – Employees

The Shire of Ashburton is committed to maintaining the highest standards of integrity, accountability and ethical behaviour in all of its activities. The Shire’s Employee Code of Conduct is prepared in accordance with Section 5.51A of the Local Government Act 1995 and the Local Government (Administration) Regulations 1996, applied to all employees working for the Shire.

The Code sets out the standards of behaviour expected when carrying out duties and interacting with the community, colleagues and stakeholders.

Key areas covered include:

  • Personal behaviour and professional conduct
  • Gifts and conflicts of interest
  • Disclosure and use of information
  • Use of local government resources
  • Record keeping
  • Reporting and management of misconduct

The Code reinforces the Shire’s commitment to ethical, fair and accountable service delivery.

For information about the implemented Employee Code of Conduct, refer to the linked document below:

Employee Code of Conduct