Local Code of Governance

5.1    The Cadbury Report 1992, the Nolan Committee 1995 and the Model Code of Conduct for Members and the Delivering Good Governance in Local Government: Framework guidance outline the standards and principles of Governance that should be adopted by public sector organisations. 

5.2    These reports and guidance provide the following framework that outlines 7 principles for public sector organisations to comply with: 

A.    Behaving with integrity, demonstrating strong commitment to ethical values, and respecting the rule of law
B.    Ensuring openness and comprehensive stakeholder engagement
C.    Defining outcomes in terms of sustainable economic, social and environmental benefits
D.    Determining the interventions necessary to optimise the achievement of the intended outcomes
E.    Developing the council’s capacity including the capability of its leadership and the individuals within it
F.    Managing risks and performance through robust internal control and strong public financial management
G.   Implementing good practices in transparency, reporting and audit to deliver effective accountability