Behaviour
The Councillor’s (or members) code of conduct aims to promote high standards of behaviour.
It also applies to co-opted members.
County councillors must comply with the Code when they:
- act in the capacity of a member of the authority
- conduct the business of the authority
- represent the authority on any other body, except if it’s another relevant authority, when they will follow that authorities’ code of conduct.
Councillors must behave in a way that follows the 7 Principles of public service:
- Selflessness
- Integrity
- Objectivity
- Accountability
- Openness
- Honesty
- Leadership
The Members' Code of Conduct is Part 5a of our Constitution
Interests
They must also declare and register any personal and business interests.
Complaints
If you would like to make a complaint about the conduct of a councillor, please read the guidance before doing so and you will need to make reference to the Members' Code of Conduct above:
Please note:
- Complaints can only be accepted in writing or by email.
- Complaints can only be accepted in respect of a Member’s conduct at a time when they were acting in their capacity as a Councillor; the Council has no jurisdiction over the conduct of a Councillor who is not either acting in their capacity as a Councillor, conducting the business of the Council or representing the Council or its views.
- The Council is unlikely to be able to keep your identity or the information you provide confidential if you make a complaint. If you have serious concerns about disclosure of your name and a summary of your complaint, you can indicate this in the complaint form.
- An officer from the Council may contact you personally to go through the details of your complaint.
When you are ready, complete the online councillor complaint form.
If you’re unable to use the online form, send your complaint by email to democracy@leics.gov.uk or in writing to the address shown on this page.