Review by the Committee on Standards in Public Life
The Director of Law will make a presentation at the meeting.
Minutes:
The Director of Law gave a presentation on the Committee for Standards in
Public Life Review of Local Government Ethical Standards. It was explained
that this presentation was for information only at this stage. The Director of
Law suggested that a further report be brought to the Committee allowing
sufficient time to discuss those areas where the Council may wish to consider
amendments to the Council’s ethical governance arrangements.
It was suggested that as most decisions are made by the Mayor and Cabinet
the focus of any training should be focused and given to such members. The
Director of Law confirmed that a lot of Council decisions remain the
responsibility[FK1] of members generally, for example, planning. It was accepted
that all members will require training whether Cabinet members or not.
The Director of Law confirmed that she is happy to meet with any member to
discuss their responsibilities under the Member Code of Conduct and
specifically to advise any member with questions in relation to their role on
outside bodies.
Members expressed the assistance in bringing this presentation to them and
looked forward to a further report as soon as possible.
RESOLVED that the presentation be noted and that a further report be
brought to the Committee as soon possible.
The meeting ended at 8:45pm