Role and functions
Our standards committee is primarily responsible for promoting and maintaining high standards of conduct by councillors, independent members and co-opted members. It is responsible for advising and arranging relevant training for members relating to the requirements of the code of conduct for councillors.
It is also responsible for:
- the initial assessment, investigation and determination of allegations of misconduct
- dealing with any alleged breaches by a councillor of other relevant council codes and protocols
- overseeing the probity aspects of internal and external audit
- overseeing the code of conduct for employees
- overseeing the council's confidential reporting code
- granting exemptions on the political restriction of officer posts
- overseeing the council's complaints handling arrangements and performance
This broad remit gives the committee the chance to make a much more meaningful, proactive and positive contribution to the work of the council.