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Local Government (Code of Conduct) Order 2024
Part 5Use of information
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Part 5 Use of information
1. A councillor –
(a) must only access or use council information as needed to perform the councillor’s duties and functions; and
(b) must not access or use council information for personal reasons or non-official purposes.
2. A councillor must only release council information –
(a) in accordance with established council policies and procedures; and
(b) in compliance with relevant legislation.