Members Pledge

I, the undersigned, pledge to uphold the values of the Institute and to conduct myself in my professional and private capacity in a manner, that is a credit to both the Institute as well as the profession of local government management as a whole. In doing this l shall:

be committed to:

• Uphold the Republic's and the Institute's Constitutions and all other legislation.
• Efficient, effective and democratic local governance, believing in the worth of local government and a sense of community responsibility.
• A belief that local governments exist to serve the best interests of their communities.
• Ensure that the roles of elected representatives and officials do not overlap.
• The separate but complimentary roles of elected representatives and management.
• A high standard of professionalism.

uphold the following personal values:

• Honesty, Propriety and integrity.
• Objectivity, Independence and Impartiality.
• Respect for Privacy.
• Competence and Duty of Care.
• Loyalty.

conform to the following:

• Act in the best interest of the public, fellow members of the Institute, employers and colleagues.
• Promote local government as a respected and reputable profession.
• Demonstrate professional competence and management skill.
• Desist from any fraudulent and/or dishonourable practice and not to consider or accept any covert reward of profit.
• Observe a strict professional detachment from electioneering or partisan political activity associated directly or indirectly with local government.