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Statement of Business EthicsLast modified: September 8, 2005 - 4:29 PM
On 18th May 2005 the Council adopted the following Statement of the ethics it will display and its expectation of Business Associates in dealing with the Council. General Principles Wakool Shire Council expects all its representatives, staff and Councillors (Council Officials) to behave ethically and conform to its adopted Code of Conduct. Similarly, it expects that the business parties to maintain similar standards in dealings with the Council. All our dealings will be underwritten by the principles of Value for Money, Impartiality and Fairness.Value for Money Quality, reliability, timeliness, servicing and whole of life costs will all be considered in determining Value for Money. The lowest cost is not necessarily the best value for money!Impartiality We will be objective, even handed and reasonable in our business dealings and expect similar responses from the business parties involved in those deliberations.Fairness Being fair, open and transparent in all our dealings will be undertaken unless there are commercial in confidence arrangements in place. Being fair does not mean pleasing everyone, but is a commitment to ensuring an open and unbiased approach to conducting business.Council Expectations The Council expects staff to:
Why Comply? It is difficult to fully define ethical behavior, but it is important for all suppliers to comply with this Statement as unethical conduct will lead to loss of business opportunities and more serious actions if it is found that there is corrupt conduct. A simple test is to ask would you be happy for your dealings to be publicized by the Media? Disciplinary action and loss of opportunity could apply to Councillors and staff that fail to adhere to the Statement.Things to Consider Gifts & Meals Only token gifts and benefits can be accepted by Councillors or staff and it sis important that there is no exception of obligation by the gesture. Staff are required to record the gift in the Council Gift Register. Meals and other hospitality provided by business interests is discouraged as part of the business dealings. Council Officials are expected to pay for these costs.Conflict of Interest Potential conflicts of interest are required to be disclosed by Council Officials. Similarly, business interests have the same obligation.Confidentiality The confidentiality requirements imposed upon Council Officials by the Local Government Act 1993 shall be respected and observed.Travel & Accommodation Wakool Shire meets all business travel and accommodation costs for Council Officials. Any variation would need to be agreed to by the Council or General Manager, not the effected individual. Public Liability and Insurance issues would need to be considered.Intellectual Property Council Officials and Business Interests shall respect each others intellectual property rights and those of third parties. Proper process shall occur in the access, license or use of intellectual property.Secondary Employment All staff are required to have the General Manager approve any secondary employment. Approval will not be provided if a real or perceived conflict of interest exists.Contracted Employees All contracted and sub contracted employees are expected to comply with this Statement and should be made aware of it.Organisational Structure It is proposed that the Organisational Structure will be reviewed during 2005/2006. A copy of the Organisational Structure is available under the Main Heading About the Council.Contact details | ||||||||||||
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