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Councillors' Code of Conduct
Ten general principles govern the conduct of local councillors. These define the standards that all members need to uphold.
The principles are:
- selflessness
- honesty and integrity
- objectivity
- accountability
- openness
- personal judgement
- respect for others
- duty to uphold the law
- stewardship and leadership
All Councils must have a code of conduct for Members. This is the one for Barking and Dagenham:
Councillors' Code of Conduct