28ZSMinisterial guidelines in relation to serious councillor misconduct

28ZS Ministerial guidelines in relation to serious councillor misconduct

(1)  The Minister, by order, is to issue guidelines consistent with this Act to assist decision-makers in determining whether conduct, or an attempt to engage in conduct, by a councillor constitutes a serious or significant contravention of the code of conduct.

(2)  A decision-maker may have regard to any guidelines issued by the Minister under this section.

(3)  The Minister, by order, may amend, revoke, or revoke and substitute any guidelines made under this section.

(4)  Before making, amending or revoking and substituting an order, the Minister must consult with –

(a) councils; and

(b) the public –

as to the matters that the Minister is considering including in the order, the amended order or the substitute order.