Victorian Current Acts

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT 2020 - SECT 139

    (1)     Councillors must observe the Model Councillor Code of Conduct.

    (2)     The purpose of the Model Councillor Code of Conduct is to include the standards of conduct expected to be observed by Councillors in the course of performing their duties and functions as Councillors, including prohibiting discrimination, harassment (including sexual harassment) and vilification.

    (3)     The Model Councillor Code of Conduct must—

        (a)     be prescribed; and

        (b)     include—

              (i)     standards of conduct to be observed by Councillors; and

              (ii)     matters directed at ensuring consistent standards of behaviour are observed across Councils.

    (4)     A Council must publish the prescribed Model Councillor Code of Conduct on its Internet site.

S. 140 substituted by No. 23/2024 s. 49.