Civility and Respect Pledge suggested agenda item:
‘To pass a resolution to sign up to the civility and respect pledge’
The National Association of Local Councils (NALC), the Society of Local Council Clerks (SLCC),
and One Voice Wales (OVW), believe now is the time to put civility and respect at the top of
the agenda and start a culture change for the local council sector.
By our council signing up to the civility and respect pledge we are demonstrating that our
council is committed to treating councillors, clerks, employees, members of the public,
representatives of partner organisations, and volunteers, with civility and respect in their
role.
Signing up is a simple process, which requires councils to register and agree to the following
statements:
Statement
Tick to agree
Our 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.
Our council has committed to training councillors and staff.
Our council has signed up to Code of Conduct for councillors
Our council has good governance arrangements in place including,
staff contracts, and a dignity at work policy.
Our council will commit to seeking professional help in the early
stages should civility and respect issues arise.
Our council will commit to calling out bullying and harassment when if
and when it happens.
Our council will 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
Our council supports the continued lobbying for the change in
legislation to support the Civility and Respect Pledge, including
sanctions for elected members where appropriate.
Definition of Civility and Respect
Civility means politeness and courtesy in behaviour, speech, and in the written word.
Examples of ways in which you can show respect are by listening and paying attention to others, having
consideration for other people’s feelings, following protocols and rules, showing appreciation and thanks,
and being kind.
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