Standards Committee
The Standards Committee is responsible to the Authority for the following functions:-
(1) To discharge the Authority's functions under Part 3 of the Local Government Act 2000.
(2) To consider and grant, or otherwise, dispensations in respect of Members' Interests in accordance with the relevant regulations.
(3) To promote high standards of ethical behaviour by developing, maintaining and monitoring Codes of Conduct for Members of the Authority.
(4) To advise the Authority on the adoption or revision of the Codes of Conduct.
(5) To ensure that Members receive advice as appropriate on the Code of Conduct.
(6) To issue advice to Members on the treatment of personal interests and on conduct matters generally.
(7) To ensure that the Authority maintains appropriate links with the Standards Board for England and the Commission for Local Administration in England (Ombudsman)
(8) To support the Chief Executive as Monitoring Officer and the Treasurer, in the performance of their duties.
(9) To shortlist and appoint lay members to the Standards Committee
(10) To advise on the development and review of the Authority’s ethical frameworks and associated policies
(11) To receive an annual report on the payment of Members expenses and allowances, and comment on any proposed changes to the scheme
(12) To monitor Members’ compliance with regards to attendance at mandatory training; completion of statutory returns (eg Members’ interests); and attendance at meetings.
Annual Report
The 2009 Annual Report of the Standards Committee can be viewed here
The 2008 Annual Report of the Standards Committee can be viewed here
Membership of the Standards Committee
The Standards Committee comprises seven Members, four of whom are appointed by the Authority from amongst its membership, and three independent (lay) members who are appointed following public advertisement. The next round of independent member appointments is due to take place in 2013. The current membership of the Standards Committee is as follows (the register of interests for the Lay members can be accessed by clicking on their names below):-