Civility & Respect Pledge

Selsey Town Council is putting civility and respect at the top of its agenda and is committed to treating Councillors, Officers, employees, members of the public, representatives of partner organisations, and volunteers, with civility and respect in their roles.

At the Full Council meeting on Wednesday 28 September, Selsey Town Council signed up to the Civility and Respect Pledge set out by The National Association of Local Councils, the Society of Local Council Clerks and One Voice Wales. 

Selsey Town Council has registered and agreed to the following statements:

·         Selsey Town Council has agreed that it will treat all councillors, the Clerk and all employees, members of the public, representatives of partner organisations, and volunteers, with civility and respect in their role.

·         Selsey Town Council has committed to training Councillors and staff.

·         Selsey Town Council has signed up to Code of Conduct for Councillors.

·         Selsey Town Council has good governance arrangements in place including, staff contracts, and dignity at work policy.

·         Selsey Town Council will commit to seeking professional help in the early stages should civility and respect issues arise.

·         Selsey Town Council will commit to calling out bullying and harassment if, or when, it happens.

·         Selsey Town 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.

·         Selsey Town Council supports the continued lobbying for the change in legislation to support the Civility and Respect Pledge, including sanctions for elected members where appropriate.

For more information from the National Association of Local Councils please visit https://www.nalc.gov.uk/our-work/civility-and-respect-project