Behavioural Standards for Council Members
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.
Elected Members are required to comply with rules and standards that are set out in the Behavioural Standards for Council Members.
Behavioural Standards for Council Members
Light Regional Council adopted a Behavioural Support Policy on 22 August 2023 (OCM-2023/158) which sets out the values and supporting behaviours encompassing respect, trust, collaboration and cooperation.
Light Regional Council adopted a Behavioural Management Policy on 24 June 2025 (OCM-2025/155) pursuant to section 262B of the Local Government Act 1999. It sets out the approach to the management of complaints about the behaviour of Elected Members and subsequent processes to be followed in the event of any such complaint.
Please read the Policy to understand the complaint management process in full. If you would like to make a complaint against a member of our Council, this must be in writing marked "Confidential Elected Member Complaint" and sent to CEO@light.sa.gov.au or PO Box 72, Kapunda SA 5373 or handed in at Council’s Principal Office 93 Main Street, Kapunda.