Officer Code of Conduct - Outside commitments

7.1 Officers must not allow their personal interests to conflict with or be detrimental to their duties or council business. 

7.2 All Officers, irrespective of hours worked, must not engage in any other business or take up any additional employment or other appointments without the agreement of the council. Officers requesting such agreement should contact their line manager who will discuss and seek agreement with the Assistant Director or individual nominated within the service area. 

7.3 The council will not unreasonably prevent officers from taking additional employment, but in accordance with their obligations as an employer, however, the Council will not approve any additional employment that, in the view of the council, has the potential to conflict with, or be detrimental to the council’s interest or in any way weaken public confidence in the conduct of its business or is contrary to any legal provision or obligation on the part of the council as employer including ensuring compliance with Working Time Regulations. 

7.4 Officers are not permitted to carry out private trading in relation to goods, services or any form of intellectual property on the Council’s premises nor may they do so elsewhere whilst on council duties.