Code of Conduct

The Code of Conduct for Community Councillors is based largely on the Code of Conduct for local authority councillors and relevant public bodies as provided for in The Ethical Standards in Public Life etc (Scotland) Act 2000.

Community Councillors, as elected representatives of their communities, have a responsibility to make sure that they are familiar with, and that their actions comply with, the principles set out in this Code of Conduct. The Code of Conduct and its principles, shall apply to all Community Councillors and those representing the Community Council. These principles are as follows:

• service to the community (public service)
• selflessness
• integrity
• objectivity
• accountability and stewardship
• openness
• honesty
• leadership
• respect

Good Practise

Scottish Government's good practice guidance document in relation to community councils, for use by both local authorities and community councils.

Standing Orders

Scottish Government's model standing orders for Community Councils.

Model Constitution

Scottish Government's model constitution for community councils, published in 2009.