Agenda item

10.1

The Interim Director of Legal and Governance submitted a report outlining a proposed work programme for the Committee for 2015/16 and asking Members to identify any further items for inclusion.

10.2

In respect of the proposed training session on the Members’ Code of Conduct on 24 June 2015, the Interim Director indicated that this could include any other areas identified by Members.

10.3

In response to a question from a Member of the Committee on the proposed Consideration and Hearing Sub-Committees, the Interim Director indicated that the Members of those Sub-Committees would be drawn from the Standards Committee and there would be training for Members prior to any hearing.

10.4

Resolved that:-

(a)

the work programme is approved;

(b)

members of the Committee are requested to identify any further areas to be included in the training session to be held on 24 June 2015 and inform the Director of Legal and Governance; and

(c)

subject to the adoption by Full Council of the revised Procedure for Dealing with Standards Complaints, the Director of Legal and Governance is requested to arrange training for Members of the Committee on the new Procedure and for Members sitting at any hearing.