Joint Standards Committee	30 September 2020
Report of the Monitoring Officer

International Travel Protocol

Summary

This report contains a draft International Travel Protocol for the Joint Standards Committee to review and consider.

Background

In January 2020 the Joint Standards Committee considered a report outlining the review of the Council’s constitution.  International travel was raised as a potential area for further discussion by the Committee.  In light of the discussions around this area, a draft protocol has been created and the views of the Committee are sought on this draft document. 

Implications

Financial

Not applicable to this report.

Human Resources (HR)

Not applicable to this report.

Equalities

None applicable to this report.

Legal

As detailed within the report.

Crime and Disorder, Information Technology and Property

Not applicable to this report.

Recommendations

Members are recommended to note the report and provide their views on the draft protocol document.

Author: Rachel Antonelli Senior Solicitor & Interim Deputy Monitoring Officer	Chief Officer Responsible for the report: Janie Berry Director of Governance & Monitoring Officer Tel:  01904 555385
Tel:  01904 551043
	Report Approved	√	Date	21 September 2020
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Background Papers:

· Annex A – Draft International Travel Protocol