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The Dunedin City Council’s staff code of conduct is being updated to put more emphasis on positive behaviour.
There would be a shift away from a primary focus on unacceptable behaviour to “a strengths-based approach grounded in the values of commitment, accountability, wellbeing and collaboration”, a council report states.
The agenda for yesterday’s audit, risk and assurance committee meeting outlined the updated code as a principles-based document, setting out clear expectations for behaviour and decision-making.
There would be “greater emphasis on the positive behaviours that support a respectful, inclusive and high-performing workplace”.
The updated code is expected to be presented to the committee in September.
Its preparation followed an organisational values refresh.
It was standard to keep employee-related materials aligned and updated regularly, the council said.
A series of policies had been reviewed and developed.
Other documents undergoing review included the assets management policy, a policy about disposal of assets and a digital acceptable use policy.