For section 169 (2) of the Act , the declaration of office prescribed is—
‘I, (insert name of councillor), having been elected/appointed as a
councillor of the (insert name of local government), declare that I will
faithfully and impartially fulfil the duties of the office, in accordance with
the local government principles and code of conduct for councillors under the
Local Government Act 2009 , to the best of my judgment and ability.’.