9(1)The Authority shall make a code of practice establishing standards for the conduct of members.
(2)The code of practice must make provision similar to that of the model code issued by the Secretary of State under section 50 of the Local Government Act 2000 (c. 22) (local government: conduct).
(3)Before making the code of practice the Authority shall—
(a)submit a draft to the Secretary of State, and
(b)obtain his approval of it.