198.Section 82 gives the Secretary of State and the NAW power to issue a code of conduct for all relevant authority employees. It requires each of them, in drawing up a code, to consult representatives of relevant authorities and also of relevant authority employees. This code of conduct is to be incorporated into the terms and conditions of every relevant authority employee, unless excluded by regulations under subsection (8).
Introduction Commentary on sections Section 82: Code of conduct for local government employees