Purpose
The purpose of this Policy is to provide leadership and direction to employees with respect to the manner in which Executive management and Employees will behave when participating in the decision-making structure of the organisation.
Scope
The Accountability applies to all staff of Company.
Policy Statement
This Policy will provide clear direction to employees with delegated powers where decision-making will have an impact on the personal or business affairs of Executive level management.
Company is committed to:
- Open, transparent and accountable governance practices;
- Using Council resources fairly, effectively and efficiently;
- Recognising its responsibilities to current and future communities with regard to minimising and managing risks;
- Promoting community trust and confidence in Council, Elected Members and Council’s Administration.
- Assisting Elected Members and Employees to demonstrate their accountability whilst conducting Council business.
Company acknowledge their responsibility to be accountable to the community for their behaviour, functions and decision-making whilst conducting organisation business. As such Employees will:
- Develop clear, concise policies upon which consistent decision-making can be based
- Seek the best advice available when making decisions, including that from Employees and external agents where appropriate;
- Commit to establishing systems and processes that will enhance the rigour of decision-making and encourage a culture of continuous improvement for Employees;
- Sensitively manage items of confidential business;
- Declare a conflict of interest where it is relevant;
- Comply with the relevant Code of Conduct when conducting any aspect of operations;
- Comply with relevant legislation.