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Governance Standards, Codes of Conduct, and Ethical Enforcement

Ensure ethics enforcement and compliance

Summary of the Issue

Codes of conduct exist but are inconsistently enforced.

History

Ethical frameworks rely on consequence management to retain legitimacy.

Causes

Weak enforcement; limited disciplinary follow-through; institutional tolerance.

Stakeholders

Municipal staff, councillors, ethics committees, residents

Codes of conduct audits; disciplinary records; municipal compliance reports

The Ratepayer

Erosion of trust in governance; potential indirect financial consequences

The Muncipality

Enforcement obligations; reputational risks; potential disciplinary costs

Mossel Bay In General

Civic trust reduction; weakened governance culture; lower community engagement

Enforce ethical codes, monitor compliance, provide consequences for breaches

Reviewing governance standards, reporting breaches, advocating for enforcement

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