Political Neutrality
Page updated: 29/06/2021
When working on behalf of the Council:
- You must remain politically neutral and objective in your work role
- You must not allow your own personal or political opinions to interfere with your work
Working with Elected Members
Mutual respect between those working on behalf of the Council and Elected Members is essential to good local government.
You must:
- Work for all Members providing appropriate and impartial advice always
- Ensure working relationships are kept on a professional basis
Politically restricted posts
Legislation sets out certain local authority posts that are politically restricted. If you hold such a post:
- You must remain politically neutral in your work role
You must not:
- Stand as a candidate for public elected officer (other than to a Town and Community Council)
- Hold office in a political party
- Canvass at elections
- Speak or write publicly, demonstrating support for a political party
Working for us
Officer Code of Conduct
- Principles of Conduct in Public Service
- Personal Conduct
- Political Neutrality
- Personal Interests
- Gifts and Hospitality
- Awarding and Managing Contracts
- Using Council Resources and Information
- Breaching the Code
- Managing Others and Secondary Employment
- Covert Surveillance procedures
- Frequently Asked Questions
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