FAQs

The Model Code of Conduct is prescribed under section 440 of the Local Government Act 1993 and the Local Government (General) Regulation 2021.

Council’s Codes of Conduct and Procedures are based on the Model Code and Model Procedures that are prescribed by the Office of Local Government. All Councils must adopt a code of conduct that incorporates the provisions of the Model Code of Conduct. Councils may also include additional provisions in their adopted code of conduct that supplement the Model Code of Conduct.

A Code of Conduct complaint is a complaint that alleges conduct on the part of a council official, acting in their official capacity, that if proven, will confirm that a breach of Council’s Codes of Conduct has occurred.

The following are not Code of Conduct complaints;

• the standard of service provided;
• the merits of a decision;
• policies or procedures of Council; and
• a council official doing their job in good faith and in line with Council’s Codes of Conduct

Complete and submit our Codes of Conduct Breach online reporting form or write to Council's Public Officer at publicofficer@ssc.nsw.gov.au

In accordance with sections 252 and 253 of the Local Government Act 1993, Council must adopt a policy regarding the payment of expenses and provision of facilities to the Mayor & Councillors within the first 12 months of each Council term. Prior to being adopted, the policy must be placed on public exhibition for 28 days to allow for community feedback. 

Councillor fees are determined by the Local Government Remuneration Tribunal. Each year the Tribunal issues a determination which categorises Councils and prescribes the minimum and maximum fee amount that can be paid. The 2024 Determination can be found 2024 Tribunal Determination.