The Code of Conduct
Information on the Northern Ireland Local Government Code of Conduct for Councillors (the Code), and the Commissioner's Guidance.
The Code of Conduct
The Code of Conduct was introduced by the Local Government Act (Northern Ireland) 2014. It sets out principles and rules for all councillors.
The principles include selflessness, integrity, accountability, promoting good relations, and respect.
The rules are how the principles should be applied, and cover areas such as behaviour towards other people, declaration of interests, and the use of council resources.
Link to the Code.
Commissioner's Guidance on the Code
Guidance on the Code was produced by the Commissioner in 2017. It is designed to assist councillors in their understanding of the Code and the obligations it places on them.
