1. www.hastings.gov.uk An introduction to….. The Code of Conduct & The Council’s Constitution Christine Barkshire-Jones - Chief Legal Officer and Deputy Monitoring Officer Jane Hartnell – Head of Corporate Services and Monitoring Officer

2. www.hastings.gov.uk Session Overview Code of Conduct – key things to know HBC Constitution – key things to know Your questions and comments

3. www.hastings.gov.uk Code of Conduct Nolan Principles Selflessness Integrity Objectivity Accountability Openness Honesty Leadership Breaches of the Code of Conduct is a matter for the Standards Committee Follow the Code when you are representing your authority

4. www.hastings.gov.uk Code of Conduct You need to: Understand personal and pecuniary interests –More detail in session on Monday 2 nd June Supply (within 28 days) your register of interests to Lisa Greathead (1722) and then updates as necessary Advice from Chris or Jane

5. www.hastings.gov.uk Code of Conduct CoC states you must: Treat others with respect Register gifts and hospitality, received in your role as member, worth more than £50 Observe Officer/Member Protocol: Be aware that Officers and Members have distinct roles Officers work to the instructions of their senior officers not individual Members Breaches of the Protocol can result in a Standards hearing

6. www.hastings.gov.uk Code of Conduct You must avoid: Bringing your authority or office into disrepute Using the authority’s resources for party political purposes Compromising the impartiality of your authority employees Discriminating on equalities grounds Bullying or attempting to intimidate others

7. www.hastings.gov.uk Code of Conduct Using your position improperly for personal gain Attending meetings or being involved in decision-making where you have a prejudicial interest Disclosing confidential information Withholding information from those entitled to it

8. www.hastings.gov.uk Constitution Local authorities – creatures of statute Local authorities can only do what they are empowered to do by statute and in accordance with their own Constitution HBC Constitution in 9 parts Downloads on internet at www.hastings.gov.uk/constitution/default.aspx

9. www.hastings.gov.uk Any questions? Further and full details at www.hastings.gov.uk www.hastings.gov.uk Contact: cbarkshire-jones@hastings.gov.ukcbarkshire-jones@hastings.gov.uk (451731) jhartnell@hastings.gov.ukjhartnell@hastings.gov.uk (451482)