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Joint Standards Committee |
6 March 2024 |
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Report of the Monitoring Officer |
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Annual Report for 2023/2024
Summary
1. This report provides the Joint Standards Committee with a draft Annual Report for 2023/2024.
Background
2. It is good practice for the Committee to prepare an Annual Report at the start of each municipal year, setting out work undertaken by the Joint Standards Committee during the previous year.
3. The report can be presented to Full Council at the meeting on 21 March 2024, subject to finalisation. Papers for March Council will be published on 13 March 2024. As there is no full Council meeting in April, and the Annual Council meeting in May has a standard agenda, the next opportunity would be June 2024.
4. The breakdown of complaints received during the municipal year has been calculated to date. A full year comparison is not yet available due the timing of the report, but the figures are sufficient to demonstrate trends. Complaints will continue to be recorded.
5. A draft of the annual report is attached at Annex A.
Implications
6. Financial
Not applicable to this report.
7. Human Resources (HR)
Not applicable to this report.
8. Equalities
The Equality Act 2010 places specific duties on Local Authorities, and Members, including Members of the Joint Standards Committee who play a vital role in ensuring that equality issues are integral to the aims and performance of a Local Authority. Providing an Annual Report of work undertaken by the Committee, providing an overview of the Code of Conduct complaints received and reviewing the procedures in place for such complaints ensures that all Members adhere to the principles of the Act.
9. Legal
As detailed within the report.
10. Crime and Disorder, Information Technology and Property
Not applicable to this report.
Recommendations
11. Members are recommended to note the report and provide their views on the draft Report, ahead of it being presented to Full Council later in the year.
Contact Details
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Author: Frances Harrison Deputy Monitoring Officer Tel: 01904 551030 |
Chief Officer Responsible for the report: Bryn Roberts Director of Governance & Monitoring Officer Tel: 01904 555385 |
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Report Approved |
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26/02/2024 |
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Specialist Implications Officer(s): None |
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Wards Affected: All |
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Annexes: Annex A, Draft Annual Report 2023/24
Background Papers: City of York Council Constitution