Model Behavioural Management Policy Complaints
Model Behavioural Management Policy Complaints
Model Behavioural Management Policy for Councils
The provisions relevant to the Behavioural Management Framework commenced immediately following the 2022 council periodic elections. The Behavioural Standards for Council Members formally came into operation with the new council member conduct management framework in November 2022. The Behaviour Standards will replace Part 2 of the current Code of Conduct for Council Members
The Behavioural Standards set out the minimum 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 LGA’s (Local Government Associations) Model Behavioural Management Policy applies to all South Australian councils until each council adopts their own within 12 months of the November 2022 election.
At its Ordinary Meeting of 20 December 2022, Council adopted the Behavioural Management Policy. A copy of the policy can be accessed here.
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” via council@frc.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 Flinders Ranges Council, PO Box 43, Quorn SA 5433.
The Behavioural Management Contact Officer is the Chief Executive Officer.