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Purpose

To define and promote a high standard of CEO behavior that can be expected by elected members, staff, residents and the wider public.

Scope

This policy applies to the CEO.

Definition and Terms

CEO: Chief Executive Officer or their delegate.

Legislation and Reference

Local Government Act 2019 175 (1); 167 (Roles and Functions of CEO); 168, Part 9.2 170-174
Fair Work Act 2009
Anti-Discrimination laws (state and federal)

Policy Statement

The CEO will enact and uphold the Central Desert Regional Council values of Strong Leadership, Teamwork, Accountability, Integrity and Respect. The CEO will abide by the Code of Conduct for Employees.

Additional Matters:

Honesty

The CEO must act with integrity, impartiality and equality and make decisions that they genuinely believe to be the best interests of council. The CEO will be a good representative for the Council and foster and protect its good reputation.

The CEO will provide accurate, frank and impartial advice to Council.

Care and Diligence

The CEO has an obligation to perform their duties in a consistent manner with reasonable care and diligence in accordance with Council delegation and within established law, Council policies and procedures.

Respect for Diversity and Social Inclusion

The CEO must act to create a fair, respectful, inclusive and safe environment where diversity is respected, valued and represented in what is said and done.

Conflict of Interest

The CEO must avoid conflicts of interest between their private interests and official duties. Where a real or apparent conflict exists, the CEO must comply with their obligation of disclosure.

Respect for Confidences

The CEO will respect the confidentiality of information obtained in their official capacity. The CEO will not make improper use of confidential information obtained in an official capacity to gain a private benefit or to cause harm to another.

Outside Activities, Secondary Employment and Private Practice

Outside employment for the CEO is not allowed, except in exceptional circumstances and approved by Council in writing (by resolution). The Council will only give approval if the outside employment:

• Could not be perceived by a reasonable person as a conflict of interest; and
• Will not interfere with the performance of the CEO’s duties.

Breaches of the Code of Conduct

Breaching the Code of Conduct is seen as serious misconduct. If the CEO breaches the Code of Conduct, this will be dealt with under Council policy and their employment contract.

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