# The Local Authorities (Model Code of Conduct) (Wales) Order 2008, Paragraph 9

Extent: E+W

You must —
(a) observe the law and your authority’s rules governing the claiming of expenses and allowances in connection with your duties as a member;
(b) avoid accepting from anyone gifts, hospitality (other than official hospitality, such as a civic reception or a working lunch duly authorised by your authority), material benefits or services for yourself or any person which might place you, or reasonably appear to place you, under an improper obligation.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/wsi/2008/788/schedule/paragraph/9 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/local-authorities-model-code-of-conduct-wales-order-2008/schedule/paragraph-9
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