JOINT STANDARDS COMMITTEE	23^rd September 2021
Report of the Director of Governance

Joint Standards Committee – Terms of Reference of the Committee

Summary

As part of the review of the Council’s Constitution, Joint Standards Committee is asked to note the terms of reference for the Committee which will be included within the revised Constitution. 

Background

The Joint Standards Committee has previously updated its terms of reference following the change in membership from Parish councils.  The Committee is aware that the Audit & Governance Committee is now undertaking a review of the Council’s Constitution and therefore as part of this process, the Joint Standards Committee is asked to note the proposed terms of reference for inclusion in the revised constitution.

It is good practice for the committee to periodically review its terms of reference to ensure it remains fit for purpose.

Implications

Financial  - none directly arising from this report

Human Resources (HR) - none directly arising from this report

Equalities - none directly arising from this report

Legal - none directly arising from this report

Crime and Disorder, Information Technology and Property - none directly arising from this report

Recommendations

The Joint Standards Committee is asked to note the proposed terms of reference for inclusion in the revised constitution

Author &  Chief Officer responsible for the report:	Janie Berry, Director of Governance & Monitoring Officer
	Report Approved	✓	Date	15/09/2021
Specialist Implications Officer(s):
Wards Affected:  List wards or tick box to indicate all					All	X
For further information please contact the author of the report

Background Papers: Council’s Constitution

Annex 1 – proposed Terms of Reference for the Joint Standards Committee