Civility and Respect Pledge
Civility and Respect Pledge
Civility means politeness and courtesy in behaviour, speech, and in the written word. Showing respect can be 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.
The Civility and Respect Pledge is designed to help define the right behaviours within the council, to prevent bullying and to support councils demonstrating high standards of conduct.
· Treat other councillors, clerks, employees, members of the public, and representatives of partner
organisations and volunteers with civility and respect in their roles
· Commit to training councillors and staff
· Sign up to the code of conduct for councillors
· Have good governance arrangements in place
· Commit to seeking professional help at early stages should civility and respect issues arise
· Call out bullying and harassment if and when it happens
· Continue to learn from best practice in the sector and aspire to being a role model/champion council
· Support the continued lobbying for the change in legislation to support the civility and respect pledge
including sanctions for elected members where appropriate
Tathwell and Haugham Parish Council has agreed to this pledge at the meeting held 7th November 2022, minute reference 2022/11-5d)