Relationship between the Elected Authorities and the Officers

Relationship between the Elected Authorities and the Officers,—

1. (1) The Government shall prescribe a general code of conduct relating the relationship between the elected authorities of the Municipality and its employees for the purpose of protection of the right of the officers and employees, under the control of the Municipality to tender advice on the matters dealt with by them, and their professional freedom and statutory rights.
2. (2) The views expressed by the officials shall be included in the minutes of discussions.
3. (3) There shall be a mutual respect in behaviour between the elected authorities, officials and employees of the Municipality, totally avoiding rude language, gesture or action.
4. (4) Any complaints on the infringement of the code of conduct by the elected authorities shall be considered by the Ombudsman for Local Self Government Institutions, constituted under section 271G of the Kerala Panchayat Raj Act, 1994 (13 of 1994) and the report thereon shall be forwarded to the Government for appropriate action.
5. (5) Oral instructions by the elected authorities to the officials shall be confirmed in writing before they are implemented.