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Code of Conduct for Councillors

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Collected on 13 July 2026

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This document is Theewaterskloof Municipality's publication of Schedule 7 of the Municipal Structures Act, as amended by Act No. 3 of 2021. It sets rules for councillors covering ethical conduct, lawful voting, meeting attendance, sanctions for non-attendance and disclosure of interests. The amended Code took effect on 01 November 2021.

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CODE OF CONDUCT FOR COUNCILLORS

The document makes the statutory Code of Conduct for Councillors available for councillors and municipal councils to read and use. It sets duties concerning honest conduct, voting, meeting attendance and accountability.

Who it is for: Municipal councillors and municipal councils
How to act on it: Open the published PDF using the document link.

The document's recorded date is 1 November 2021. Confirm on the official source.

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SCHEDULE 7 CODE OF CONDUCT FOR COUNCILLORS

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https://twk.gov.za/wp-content/uploads/2024_2025/Bylaws%20and%20Policies/Schedule%207%20(Act%203%20of%202021)%20-%20Code%20of%20Conduct%20for%20Councillors.pdf

Key Takeaways

Theewaterskloof Municipality
Municipal Structures Act 117 of 1998
Schedule 7 of Act No. 3 of 2021
Effective from 01 November 2021
Councillors must report back to constituencies at least quarterly
Three or more consecutive absences may require removal from office
Municipal councils may impose fines for non-attendance
Theewaterskloof Municipality