Council's Code of Conduct

Council’s Code of Conduct applies to all Council workers. This includes contractors, agency staff and volunteers.

It outlines the expected behaviour of workers. This includes in the workplace and during work-related duties or events. It also covers any actions that could affect Council’s reputation. The code helps guide decision-making and conduct.

Council workers must uphold the Code's core principles. These include:

acting honestly and without bias in all decisions and dealings
serving the best interests of the community
respecting democratic processes and the law
taking responsibility for actions and ensuring decisions are open and justifiable.

These principles are supported by our core values: Respect, Service, Integrity, Teamwork, and Sustainability.

Maintaining high standards of conduct ensures the community’s trust in Council. Download the Code of Conduct(PDF, 552KB).

Code of Conduct for Councillors in Queensland

The State Government has a Code of Conduct for all Councillors and Mayors in Queensland. This Code helps ensure they lead honestly, act openly, and maintain public trust. It does this by outlining standards of behaviour.

Before taking office, Councillors must commit to upholding the Code. It covers 5 key principles:

Transparent and effective decision-making in the public interest.
Sustainable management of resources and infrastructure.
Democratic representation and meaningful community engagement.
Good governance and accountability.
Ethical and lawful behaviour.

The Code focuses on 3 core values:

Responsibilities
Respect
Reputation.

If Councillors breach the Code, they can be investigated and face disciplinary actions. Download the Code of Conduct for Councillors in Queensland.

Councillor conduct register of complaints

Council must keep a register of complaints made against Councillors. This is in line with legislation and the Local Government Act 2009. See complaints and their outcomes in the Councillor conduct register(PDF, 280KB).