Full members code of conduct

Pre determination or bias

Where you have been involved in campaigning in your political role on an issue which does not impact on your personal and/or professional life you should not be prohibited from participating in a decision in your political role as member, however, Do not place yourself under any financial or other obligation to outside individuals or organisations that might seek to influence you in the performance of your official duties

When making a decision, Do consider the matter with an open mind and on the contents before the meeting at which the decision is to be taken. When reaching decisions on any matter, you must have regard to any relevant advice provided to you by:-
    (a) your authority’s Section 151 Officer
    (b) your authority’s Monitoring Officer

Where that officer is acting pursuant to his or her statutory duties