Joint Standards Committee	20 January 2021
Report of the Monitoring Officer

Update on Model Code of Conduct

Summary

This report provides Members with an update on the Model Code of Conduct.

Background

The Local Government Association (LGA) approved a final Model Code of Conduct in December 2020.  A copy of the final Model Code can be found at Annex A.  The LGA have confirmed that the next step is to prepare guidance based upon key areas suggested during the consultation process in due course.  Once this is available, the guidance will be shared with the Joint Standards Committee for further consideration.

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

That the Joint Standards Committee notes the update from the LGA.

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	11 January 2021
Specialist Implications Officer(s):
Wards Affected:  List wards or tick box to indicate all				All	X
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Background Papers:

· Annex A – Final Model Code of Conduct