Queensland Consolidated Acts Queensland Consolidated Acts(1) It is vital that the public has confidence in a local government's ability to ensure the good rule and government of its area.
(2) Councillors must conduct themselves in a way that promotes and maintains the public's trust and confidence in the local government and the good rule and government of its area.
2 Primacy of the public interest(1) Councillors are elected to act in the public interest and to make decisions solely in terms of the public interest.
(2) Councillors must take steps to avoid, resolve or disclose conflicts of interest.
3 Independence of action by councillorsCouncillors must not place themselves under any financial obligation that may influence them in discharging their duties and responsibilities as councillors.
4 Appropriate use of information by councillorsCouncillors who, in the course of carrying out their duties, receive information that is not available to the general public must not misuse this information, particularly for personal gain.
5 Transparency and scrutiny(1) It is vital that the public has confidence in the integrity of a local government's decision-making processes.
(2) To ensure transparency and public scrutiny of, and public confidence in, those processes, councillors must disclose their financial interests.
6 Appropriate use of entitlementsCouncillors must comply with the requirements about using entitlements provided for under the local government's policies.