Model Behavioural Management Policy for Councils

The Behaviour Standards replace Part 2 of the current Code of Conduct for Council Members

The Behavioural Standards set out the minumum standards for behaviour that are expected of all council members in the performance of their official functions and duties. The Behavioural Standards are mandatory rules, with which  council members must comply. Adherence to the Behavioural Standards is essential to upholding the principles of good governance in councils. No. 79 - Thursday, 17 November 2022 (pp. 6637–6680) (dit.sa.gov.au)

All councils must adopt a Behavioural Management Policy relating to the management of behaviour of council members, including the process for receipt and management of a complaint received regarding the conduct of a council member.

The Local Government Association's (LGA) Model Behavioural Management Policy applies to all South Australian councils until each council adopts their own within 12 months of the November 2022 local government election.

To support this requirement, new Local Government (Transitional Provisions) (Conduct) Amendment Regulations 2022 deem the LGA’s Model Behavioural Management Policy as each council’s Behavioural Management Policy until each council adopts its own policy.

A copy of the LGA “Behavioural Management Policy” can be accessed via the LGA’s web page:  https://www.lga.sa.gov.au/behavioural-management-policy

To assist in the administration, receipt, and management of a complaint under this Policy all complaints can be submitted, marked “Confidential - Behavioural Management Policy” to the attention of “The Behavioural Management Contact Officer - the Chief Executive Office” via bmcomplaint@pirie.sa.gov.au

or alternatively, in person secured in an enclosed envelope marked “Confidential – Behavioural Management Policy” to the attention of “The Behavioural Management Contact Officer - the Chief Executive Officer” Port Pirie Regional Council, 115 Ellen Street Port Pirie SA 5540.

The Behavioural Management Contact Officer is the Chief Executive Officer.