The accountability of local councillors

Cards (5)

  • Held accountable through the ballot box as they face their electorate when they stand for re-election
  • Held accountable through the media which reports on the work of local councillors
  • Held accountable through the Code of Conduct which each council member must adhere to
  • Held accountable by their political party
  • Held accountable through an annual external audit which all councils are subjected to