36. As a Member:
a. I do not disclose information
i. Given to me in confidence by anyone
ii. Acquired by me which I believe, or ought reasonably to be aware, is of a confidential nature, unless
1. I have received the consent of a person authorised to give it;
2. I am required by law to do so;
3. The disclosure is made to a third party for the purpose of obtaining professional legal advice provided that the third party agrees not to disclose the information to any other person; or
4. The disclosure is:
a. Reasonable and in the public interest; and
b. Made in good faith and in compliance with the reasonable requirements of the local authority;
c. And I have consulted the Monitoring Officer prior to its release.
37. I do not improperly use knowledge gained solely as a result of my role as a Member for the advancement of myself, my friends, my family members, my employer or my business interests.
38. I do not prevent anyone from getting information that they are entitled to by law.
39. Local authorities must work openly and transparently, and their proceedings and printed materials are open to the public, except in certain legally defined circumstances. You should work on this basis, but there will be times when it is required by law that discussions, documents and other information relating to or held by the local authority must be treated in a confidential manner. Examples include personal data relating to individuals or information relating to ongoing negotiations.