Examples of Caretaker Period in a sentence
New website or social media content which relates to Major Policy Decisions or election campaign issues will not be published during a Caretaker Period, unless Exceptional Circumstances apply.
Historical website and social media content, published prior to a Caretaker Period, and which does not comply with this policy will not be removed.
Elected Members may continue to attend events and functions hosted by external bodies during the Caretaker Period.
Whilst announcements of earlier decisions may be made during a Caretaker Period, as far as practicable any such announcements should be made before the Caretaker Period begins.
During the Caretaker Period, publicity campaigns, other than for the purpose of conducting (and promoting) the election will be avoided wherever possible.
The Chief Executive Officer will endeavour to make sure all announcements regarding decisions made by the Council, prior to the Caretaker Period, are publicised prior to the Caretaker Period.
To assist the Council to comply with its commitment to appropriate decision making during the Caretaker Period, a Caretaker Statement will be included in each report submitted to the Council where the Council’s decision would, or could, be a Major Policy Decision.
It is prohibited under this policy for public consultation to be undertaken during the Caretaker Period (either new consultation or existing) on an issue which is contentious, unless the consultation is a mandatory statutory process or prior approval is given by the Chief Executive Officer.
Council is however required to fulfil its obligations as the Chief Executive Officer’s employer regardless of a Caretaker Period.
Elected Members nominating for re-election, may access information and assistance regarding the City’s operations and Council matters during a Caretaker Period, but only to the extent necessary to perform their role as an Elected Member and limited to matters currently relevant to the City.