CODE OF ETHICS FOR COUNCILLORS

CODE OF ETHICS FOR COUNCILLORS

In providing for the good governance of its community, the Council of the Shire of Yarra 
Ranges has adopted the following ethics to apply to all Councillors to ensure that they act 
honestly, in good faith and in the best interests of Yarra Ranges as a whole:

1. Councillors will respect the personal views of other Councillors and the decisions of Council;

2. Councillors may publicly express their own opinions on Council matters but not so as to 
undermine the standing of Council in the community;

3. The Mayor will always represent the opinion or position of Council when speaking publicly;

4. Councillors will incur expenditure in a responsible manner and in accordance with the 
Councillor Expenditure and Donation Policy;  

5. Councillors will avoid conflicts of interest and will always openly disclose any direct and 
indirect interests where they exist;

6. Councillors will act with integrity and respect when interacting with Council staff and 
members of the public;

7. Councillors will demonstrate fairness in all dealings and conduct and be open with and 
accountable to the community at all times; 

8. Councillors will conduct themselves in a manner that does not cause detriment to Council or 
the Shire of Yarra Ranges community.

This Code forms part of the Code of Conduct for Councillors, adopted on 13 October 2009.  The  Code of Conduct will be reviewed following each Council Election.