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CODE OF CONDUCT...

The new ethical framework for Local Authorities which became fully operational on 5^th May 2002 is an integral part of the Government's modernisation agenda and is intended to help ensure high standards of conduct in local government.

All authorities have a responsibility for their own standards of conduct. All except Parish/Town Councils are required to establish their own Standards Committee. In the case of Stocksbridge Town Council the Standards Committee of Sheffield City Council act on their behalf. The 3 Parish/Town Councils in the Sheffield area, namely, Stocksbridge, Ecclesfield and Bradfield, have a Parish/Town Councillor representative on this Committee.

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All authorities were required to adopt a Members' Code of Conduct, consistent with a model approved by Parliament. Following their election, all Councillors are required to give a written declaration that they will duly and faithfully fulfil the requirements of the role of Councillor according to the best of their judgement and ability.

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All Members of Stocksbridge Town Council subscribe to this Code as adopted at the meeting held on 8th April 2021.

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• Code of Conduct

For complaints regarding Town Councillors the following Councillor Complaints Procedure is in place:-

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• SCC Councillor Complaints Procedure