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Joint Standards Committee |
23 November 2021 |
Report of the Monitoring Officer |
Model Code Update – Review of Procedures
Summary
This report provides the Joint Standards Committee with Hoey Ainscough’s update of their review of the current procedures in place to deal with Code of Conduct complaints.
Background
At the last Joint Standards Committee Meeting, the Committee decided to request that Hoey Ainscough Associates conduct a review of the current procedures in place to deal with Code of Conduct complaints. This review has now been conducted and Hoey Ainscough have drafted a procedure document which can be found in their procedure document at Annex A.
Paul Hoey and Natalie Ainscough will be present at the next Joint Standards Committee Meeting in order to discuss their report further with Members their procedure document. In order to assist Members, the report containing the current procedures from the September Joint Standards Committee meeting can be found at Annex B.
Implications
Financial
Not applicable to this report.
Human Resources (HR)
Not applicable to this report.
Equalities
The Equality Act 2010 places specific duties on Local Authorities. Having a clear and concise Code of Conduct and procedures which aid the process and prohibits unlawful discrimination gives the public confidence in Members and the Council as a whole.
Legal
As detailed within the report.
Crime and Disorder, Information Technology and Property
Not applicable to this report.
Author: Rachel Antonelli Head of Democratic Governance & Deputy Monitoring Officer |
Chief Officer Responsible for the report: Janie Berry Director of Governance & Monitoring Officer Tel: 01904 555385 |
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Tel: 01904 551043 |
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Report Approved |
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Date |
15 November 2021 |
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Specialist Implications Officer(s): |
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Wards Affected: List wards or tick box to indicate all |
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For further information please contact the author of the report |
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Background Papers:
Annex A – Procedure Document
Annex B – September Joint Standards Committee Report with Current Procedure Documents