draft Behavioural Support Policy

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Project Information

City of Adelaide sought community feedback on the draft Behavioural Support Policy to inform the development of the policy prior to the adoption by Council.

Review Outcome

On 24 October 2023 Council endorsed the Council Member Behavioural Support Policy.

Six responses were received during the consultation period. The following feedback was received, and some amendments were made to the Policy:

  • Accountability was included as point 6 regarding one of the commitments Council Members make regarding behaviours and values
  • The word “exercise care” was updated to read “be mindful”’ and
  • Part 3 of the Policy was updated to include the words cooperation and inclusivity with the community

For further details:

Project Information

City of Adelaide sought community feedback on the draft Behavioural Support Policy to inform the development of the policy prior to the adoption by Council.

Review Outcome

On 24 October 2023 Council endorsed the Council Member Behavioural Support Policy.

Six responses were received during the consultation period. The following feedback was received, and some amendments were made to the Policy:

  • Accountability was included as point 6 regarding one of the commitments Council Members make regarding behaviours and values
  • The word “exercise care” was updated to read “be mindful”’ and
  • Part 3 of the Policy was updated to include the words cooperation and inclusivity with the community

For further details:

Consultation has concluded

  • Background

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    In recent legislative changes to the Local Government Act, 1999, a Behavioural Management Framework was established to strengthen the behavioural standards and management processes for Council members in the performance of their official functions and duties.

    The Framework requires all South Australian Councils to have a Behavioural Management Policy and the option for Council's to develop a Behavioural Support Policy.

    The Behavioural Support Policy sets out the behavioural standards that the members of a Council agree to observe in relation to interactions with each other and Council staff.

    Council sought feedback on the draft policy ahead of it being presented to the City Finance and Governance Committee on 17 October 2023 and at the Council Meeting on 24 October 2023 meeting for adoption.