The LGA’s Model Behavioural Management Policy applies to all South Australian councils until each council adopts their own.

A new Behavioural Management Framework for council members commenced on 17 November 2022. This framework is a major component of South Australia’s local government reform.

A key element of this new framework is the Behavioural Management Policy. It is now mandatory for all councils to prepare and adopt a Behavioural Management Policy in accordance with section 262B of the Local Government Act 1999.

To support this requirement, new Local Government (Transitional Provisions) (Conduct) Amendment Regulations 2022 deem the LGA’s Model Behavioural Management Policy as each council’s Behavioural Management Policy until each council subsequently adopts its own policy. Adelaide Plains Council is currently operating under the LGA’s Model Behavioural Management Policy.

The LGA Model Behavioural Management Policy sets out:

* the requirements relating to the management of behaviour of council members
* the process for receipt and management of a complaint received regarding the conduct of a council member.

Each council is required to publish details of the relevant addresses (email or postal) for lodgement of a complaint on its website.

Please read the Policy to understand the complaint management process in full.

A copy of the Behavioural Standards for Council Members is available to view here.

Lodging complaints

Complaints can be lodged in writing and addressed to the Chief Executive Officer and should be marked confidential.

Via email: info@apc.sa.gov.au

In writing: PO Box 18, Mallala SA 5502