Joint Standards Committee

15 September 2022

Report of the Deputy Monitoring Officer

To receive an overview of the work undertaken and support offered by the Yorkshire Local Councils Association

 

Summary

The Joint Standards Committee is keen to support and continue building positive links with Parish and Town Councils and a valuable part of this is the role of Yorkshire Local Councils Association.  In recognition a representative of Yorkshire Local Councils Association has been invited to attend and provide an overview of the work undertaken and support offered.


Background

The Joint Standards Committee is a joint committee representing both the City of York Council and the Parish and Town Councils existing within York’s boundary. 

Decisions recently made by the Joint Standards Committee Hearing Panel have recommended that Parish and Town Councils seek support from the YLCA.  As such, the Joint Standards Committee has extended an invitation to the YLCA to attend the meeting and provide the Committee with an overview of its work.


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 – Whilst the Joint Standards Committee is a joint committee between the City of York and the Parish and Town Councils existing within York’s geographical boundary, the two forms of councils are separate legal entities and the YLCA provides support solely to Parish and Town Councils who subscribe to its service.

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


Recommendations

The Joint Standards Committee is asked to note the information shared by the Yorkshire Local Councils Association.



Reasons for the Recommendation

The Joint Standards Committee is a joint committee and actively supports engagement with Parish and Town Councils.


Options

There are no other options for the Committee to consider on this occasion.

 

Author responsible for the report:

 

 Frances Harrison, Deputy Monitoring Officer

 

 

Report Approved

X

Date

12th August    2022

 

 

 

 

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:

·        The Council’s Constitution