Policies, Documents and Plans
Civility and Respect Pledge
The Civility and Respect pledge is a project between NALC, SLCC and OVW to help councils show their zero tolerance for bullying, harassment and intimidation in local councils. Details of the pledge should be added below if the council has signed the pledge.
- The Council has agreed that it will treat all councillors, clerk and all employees, members of the public, representatives of partner organisations, and volunteers, with civility and respect in their role.
- The Council has committed to training councillors and staff.
- The Council has good governance arrangements in place including, staff contracts, and a dignity at work policy.
- The Council will commit to seeking professional help in the early stages should civility and respect issues arise.
- The Council will commit to calling out bullying and harassment when if and when it happens.
- The Councilwill continue to learn from best practice in the sector and aspire to being a role model/champion council e.g., via the Local Council Award Scheme.
- The Council supports the continued lobbying for the change in legislation to support the Civility and Respect Pledge, including sanctions for elected members where appropriate.