Members Model Code of Conduct
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CONTENTS
Foreword
Section 1: Introduction to the Code of Conduct
Guidance on the Code of Conduct
Enforcement
Section 2: Key Principles of the Code of Conduct
Section 3: General Conduct
Relationship with Employees of Public Bodies
Allowances
Gifts and Hospitality
Confidentiality Requirements
Use of Public Body Facilities
Appointment to Partner Organisations
Section 4: Registration of Interests
Category One: Remuneration
Category Two: Related Undertakings
Category Three: Contracts
Category Four: Houses, Land and Buildings
Category Five: Shares and Securities
Category Six: Non Financial Interests
Section 5: Declaration of Interests
Introduction
Interests which Require Declaration
Shares and Securities
Houses, Land and Buildings
Non-Financial Interests
Interests of Other Persons
Making a Declaration
Effect of Declaration
Dispensations
Section 6: Lobbying and Access to Members of Public Bodies
Introduction
Rules and Guidance
Annexes
Annex A Sanctions Available to the Standards Commission for Breach of Code
Annex B Definitions