The new integrity based policy package for councillors sets leading practice standards for all incoming councillors to ensure that good governance, ethical and legal behaviour standards and transparent and effective processes are in place, providing a clear benchmark for all interactions between councillors, council officers and members of the community.
The Crime and Corruption Commission Operation Windage report highlighted several areas of concern related to non-compliance with council policies and procedures. This integrity package addresses several of the findings made and places more appropriate and transparent controls around the risk areas.
- Councillor Code of Conduct (PDF, 159.2 KB)
- Councillor Acceptable Requests Guidelines and Staff Interaction Policy (PDF, 491.0 KB)
- Councillor Expenses Reimbursement and Administrative Support Policy (PDF, 432.1 KB)
- Gifts, Benefits and Hospitality Policy (PDF, 514.8 KB)
- Councillor Contact with Lobbyists, Developers and Submitters Policy (PDF, 363.9 KB)
- Representation of the City at Official Functions Policy (PDF, 368.6 KB)
- Councillor Capture and Retention of Public Records Policy (PDF, 366.0 KB)
- Meetings Procedures Policy (PDF, 471.2 KB)
- Investigations Policy (PDF, 438.2 KB)
- Election Caretaker Period Policy (PDF, 440.9 KB)
- Meeting Conduct Policy (PDF, 534.5 KB)
- Public Participation at Ordinary Council Meetings (PDF, 388.7 KB)
Ipswich City Council respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners, the Jagera, Yuggera and Ugarapul people of the Yugara/Yagara Language Group, as custodians of the land and waters we share. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging, as the keepers of the traditions, customs, cultures and stories of proud peoples.