Council health and building surveyors are all public officials. This means that they work for the community s best interest. Surveyors act according to professional standards and within councils code of conduct. This requires them to act honestly and impartially when performing health and building inspections. They need your support to help them do so.
Councils are responsible for regulating health and building standards for all the community.
Councils set all fees and charges associated with development applications and inspections, and collect the money. Councils do not tolerate corruption. All council employees must report any suspected corruption, such as bribery. Bribery includes paying or receiving money for benefits or favours. The penalties for anyone being caught bribing another person are severe and can lead to gaol sentences.