This Committee was replaced by the
Audit and Standards Committee from 1 September 2016.
The Standards Committee was responsible
for:-
·
Promoting high standards of conduct by Councillors and co-opted
members
·
overseeing the Members’ Code of Conduct and considering
complaints that a Member may have breached the Code
·
Advising the Council on the adoption and revision of
its Whistleblowing Policy and monitoring the operation of that
Policy
·
Monitoring and reviewing procedures relating to
gifts, hospitality and personal interests, for Councillors and
officers
·
Monitoring the Council’s response to complaints to the
Ombudsman