The Code of Conduct provides guidance on the standards of behaviour expected from the mayor and councillors of Tauranga City Council.
The objective of the code is to enhance:
- the effectiveness of the Council in meeting its statutory responsibilities for good local government of Tauranga
- the credibility and accountability of the Council within its community
- mutual trust, respect and tolerance between all elected members and between elected members and management
- engagement with the community in a professional and respectful manner.
The code applies to councillors and those appointed to the governance structure of Council in their dealings with:
- each other
- the chief executive
- all staff employed by the chief executive on behalf of the Council
- the public.
Mayor and councillors code of conduct (348kb pdf)
Members' interests
The Mayor and Councillors are required under section 54A-I of the Local Government Act 2002 to complete annual returns of certain pecuniary (financial) interests.
Declarations of non-financial interests under the Local Authorities (Members’ Information) Act 1968 are also included.
Mayor and councillors register of interests
Gift register
Where a gift to the value of $50 or more is accepted by a member, that member must immediately disclose this to the chief executive for inclusion in the publicly available gift register.