Conduct & Ethics

 

Code of Conduct

A local government, in accordance with Section 5.104 of the Local Government Act 1995 and the Local Government (Model Code of Conduct) Regulations 2021, is required to prepare and adopt a Code of Conduct to be observed by Council members, Committee members and Candidates.

Code of Conduct for Council Members, Commitee Members & Candidates (2021)

Code of Conduct for Employees, Contractors & Volunteers (2021)

Code of Conduct - Acknowledgement Form (sign-off)

 

The following complaint form is to be used for an Alleged Code of Conduct Breach of Council Members, Committee Members and Candidates. This form should be completed, dated, and signed by the person making a complaint of an alleged breach of the Code of Conduct. The complaint is to be specific about the alleged breach and include the relevant section/subsection of the alleged breach. A Complaint about an alleged breach must be made:

  1. In writing in the form approved by the local government; and
  2. To an authorised person; and
  3. Within one month after the occurrence of the alleged breach.

The signed form is to be forwarded to the following:

  • Chief Executive Officer, Shire of Donnybrook Balingup
  • PO Box 94, Donnybrook WA, 6239
  • Or emailed to shire@donnybrook.wa.gov.au

Complaint Form: Alleged Code of Conduct Breach of Council Members, Committee Members & Candidates

 

 

Standards - CEO Recruitment, Performance Review and Termination

A local government, in accordance with Section 5.39A(1)of the Local Government Act 1995 and the Local Government (Administration) Regulations 1996, is required to prepare and adopt Standards for CEO Recruitment, Performance Review and Termination.

The Standards provide local governments with a consistent and equitable process for CEO recruitment, performance review and termination, in accordance with the principles of merit, equity and transparency.

For more information on the Standard for CEO Recruitment, Performance Review and Termination, please refer to the document listed below.

Model Standards for CEO Recruitment, Performance & Termination

 

 

Public Interest Disclosures

The Public Interest Disclosure Act 2003 (the Act) enables people to make disclosures about wrongdoing within the State public sector, local government and public universities without fear of reprisal.  The Act aims to ensure openness and accountability in government by encouraging people to make disclosures, and protecting them when they do.

The Act allows you to disclose public interest information and provides you with protection for doing so.  Making a public interest disclosure (a disclosure) enables public authorities to investigate and deal straight away with matters that may otherwise have gone unnoticed or unreported.

Making a disclosure or ‘whistleblowing’ is a serious matter and in many cases it will take courage and trust for people holding information to come forward.  For more information about public interest disclosure visit the Public Interest Disclosure website linked below, or contact the Shire’s Public Interest Disclosure Officer.

Public Sector Commission (wa.gov.au)

Public Interest Disclosures Guidelines (2018)

 

 

Customer Service Charter

The Customer Service Charter outlines the Shire’s commitment to provide quality service to its customers and outlines the standards by which its performance can be measured. It also provides Shire employees with clear standards to strive for to achieve the Shire’s objectives and outcomes identified in the Strategic Community Plan.

Customer Service Charter

Customer Comment Form