| Administrative History | The Standards Committee met from July 2008 until it was decommissioned November 2012. It was responsible for:
Discharging the Council’s functions under Part III of the Local Government Act 2000, including: assessment of new complaints (discharge of any functions under S57A of the Act), reviewing decisions to take no action over a complaint (S57B of the Act) and considering final investigation reports and conduct determination hearings.
Considering and granting, or otherwise, dispensations in respect of Members’ Interests when so enabled under Part III of the Local Government Act 2000.
Promoting high standards of ethical behaviour by developing, maintaining and monitoring codes of Conduct for Members of the Council (including Co-opted Members and other persons acting in a similar capacity) and for employees in accordance with best practice and Government guidance.
Advising the Council on the adoption or revision of the Codes of Conduct for Members and Officers
Ensuring that Members receive advice and training as appropriate on the Members’ Code of Conduct
Issuing advice to Members on the treatment of personal interests and on conduct matters generally
Ensuring that the Council maintains appropriate links with the Standards Board for England and the Commission for Local Administration in England (Ombudsman)
Referring issues, which impinge on staff conduct, performance, terms of employment, training and development to the appropriate and responsible Executive Member and/or Manager.
Promoting high standards of responsiveness by the Council to its clients and contacts
Advising other persons/bodies on probity and ethics as appropriate, particularly where that person or body is exercising functions on behalf of the Council;
Supporting the Council's statutory officers as appropriate or their authorised deputies, in the performance of their duties.
Local determination of complaints following any allegations of misconduct by Members.
Determination of applications for exemption in respect of politically restricted posts. |