General Conduct - Use of position

Question:
General Conduct - Use of position
Answer:

43. As a Member:

a. I do not use, or attempt to use, my position improperly to the advantage or disadvantage of myself or anyone else.

44Your position as a member of the local authority provides you with certain opportunities, responsibilities and privileges, and you make choices all the time that will impact others. However, you should not take advantage of these opportunities to further your own or others’ private interests or to disadvantage anyone unfairly.

 Local Government Association Guidance on the Model Code of Conduct – Misuse of Position

 https://www.local.gov.uk/publications/guidance-local-government-association-model-councillor-code-conduct#misuse-of-position