Councillor Code of Conduct

Code of Conduct

Councillors are required whilst undertaking their role to always observe and adhere to the Council's Code of Conduct. The Code of Conduct for Great Yarmouth Borough Council Members can be found within the Council's Constitution.

All Members of Great Yarmouth Borough Council have a responsibility to represent the community and work constructively with Council staff and partner organisations to secure better social, economic and environmental outcomes for all.

In accordance with section 28(1) of the Localism Act 2011, when acting in the capacity of Member, Members are committed to behaving in a manner that is consistent with the following principles to achieve best value for Council citizens and maintain public confidence in the Council. This includes acting in accordance with the Seven Principles of Public Life (also known as the Nolan Principles) which are as follows:

Selflessness

Holders of public office should act solely in terms of the public interest. They should not do so in order to gain financial or other material benefits for themselves, their family, or their friends.

Integrity

Holders of public office should not place themselves under any financial or other obligation to outside individuals or organisations that might seek to influence them in the performance of their official duties.

Objectivity

In carrying out public business, including making public appointments, awarding contracts, or recommending individuals for rewards and benefits, holders of public office should make choices on merit.

Accountability

Holders of public office are accountable for their decisions and actions to the public and must submit themselves to whatever scrutiny is appropriate to their office.

Openness

Holders of public office should be as open as possible about all the decisions and actions that they take. They should give reasons for their decisions and restrict information only when the wider public interest clearly demands.

Honesty

Holders of public office have a duty to declare any private interests relating to their public duties and to take steps to resolve any conflicts arising in a way that protects the public interest.