In this Schedule "partner" means a person who permanently lives with another person in a manner as if married.

A staff member of a municipality must at all times-

1. loyally execute the Iawful policies of the municipal council;
2. perform the functions of office in good faith, diligently, honestly and in a transparent manner;
3. act in such a way that the spirit, purport and objects of section 50 are promoted;
4. act in the best interest of the municipality and in such a way that the credibility and integrity of the municipality are not compromised; and
5. act impartially and treat all people, including other staff members, equally without favour or prejudice.

A staff member of a municipality is a public servant in a developmental local system, and must accordingly-

1. implement the provisions of section 50(2);
2. foster a culture of commitment to serving the public and a collective sense of responsibility for performance in terms of standards and targets;
3. promote and seek to implement the basic values and principles of public administration described in section 195 (1) of the Constitution;
4. obtain copies of or information about the municipality’s integrated development plan, and as far as possible within the ambit of the staff member’s job description, seek to implement the objectives set out in the integrated development plan, and achieve the performance targets set for each performance indicator;
5. participate in the overall performance management system for the municipality, as well as the staff member’s individual performance appraisal and reward system, if such exists, in order to maximise the ability of the municipality as a whole to achieve its objectives and improve the quality of life of its residents.

1. A staff member of a municipality may not-
   
   1. use the position or privileges of a staff member, or confidential information obtained as a staff member, for private gain or to improperly benefit another person; or
   2. take a decision on behalf of the municipality concerning a matter in which that staff member, or that staff member's spouse, partner or business associate, has a direct or indirect personal or private business interest.
2. Except with the prior consent of the council of a municipality a staff member of the municipality may not-
   
   1. be a party to a contract for-
      
      1. the provision of goods or services to the municipality; or
      2. the performance of any work for the municipality otherwise than as a staff member;
   2. obtain a financial interest in any business of the municipality; or
   3. be engaged in any business, trade or profession other than the work of the municipality.

1. A staff member of a municipality who, or whose spouse, partner, business associate or close family member, acquired or stands to acquire any direct benefit from a contract concluded with the municipality, must disclose in writing full particulars of the benefit to the council.
2. This item does not apply to a benefit which a staff member, or a spouse, partner, business associate or close family member, has or acquires in common with all other residents of the municipality.

1. A staff member of a municipality may not without permission disclose any privileged or confidential information obtained as a staff member of the municipality to an unauthorised person.
2. For the purpose of this item "privileged or confidential information" includes any information-
   
   1. determined by the municipal council or any structure or functionary of the municipality to be privileged or confidential;
   2. discussed in closed session by the council or a committee of the council;
   3. disclosure of which would violate a person's right to privacy; or
   4. declared to be privileged, confidential or secret In terms of any law.
3. This item does not derogate from a person's right of access to information in terms of national legislation.

A staff member of a municipality may not-

1. unduly influence or attempt to influence the council of the municipality, or a structure or functionary of the council, or a council or, with a view to obtaining any appointment, promotion, privilege, advantage or benefit. or for a family member, friend or associate;
2. mislead or attempt to mislead the council, or a structure or functionary of the council, in its consideration of any mutter; or
3. be involved in a business venture with a councilor without the prior written consent of the council of the municipality.

1. A staff member of a municipality may not request, solicit or accept any reward, gift or favour for-
   
   1. persuading the council of the municipality, or any structure or functionary of the council, with regard to the exercise of any power or the performance of any duty;
   2. making a representation to the council, or any structure or functionary of the council;
   3. disclosing any privileged or confidential information; or
   4. doing or not doing anything within that staff member's powers or duties
2. A staff member must without delay report to a superior official or to the speaker of the council any offer which, if accepted by the staff member, would constitute a breach of subitem (1).

A staff member of a municipality may not use, take, acquire, or benefit from any property or asset owned, controlled or managed by the municipality to which that staff member has no right.

A staff member of a municipality may not be in arrears to the municipality for rates and service charges for a period longer than 3 months, and a municipality may deduct any outstanding amounts from a staff member's salary after this period.

A staff member of a municipality may not participate in m election of the council of the municipality, other than in an official capacity or pursuant to any constitutional right.

A staff member of a municipality may not embark on any action amounting to sexual harassment.

Whenever a staff member of a municipality has reasonable grounds for believing that there has been a breach of this Code, the staff member must without delay report the matter to a superior officer or to the speaker of the council.

Breaches of this Code must be dealt with in terms of the disciplinary procedures of the municipality envisaged in section 67(1)(h) of this Act.