3rd February 2006 - Agenda

To all Members of the Standards Committee

Members                                                                  Co-opted Members

Mrs S P Clarke
Mr N Irwin
Mr R E Kemp
Mr N A Ridley

Mr W Marley
Mr J B Newton
Mrs J M Cole
Miss P F Cook

ITEM

BUSINESS

1

APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE

To receive apologies for absence.

2

DECLARATION OF INTERESTS

Members to declare any interests as appropriate in respect of items to be considered at this meeting.

3

MINUTES

To confirm and sign the Minutes of the meetings held on 11 November and 29 November 2005 as a correct record.

4

PETITIONS

The Head of Legal and Administrative Services to report, in accordance with Council Procedure Rule No. 13, the receipt of any petition submitted to the Chief Executive.

5

QUESTIONS FROM MEMBERS

The Chairman to answer any questions on matters in relation to which the Council has powers or duties or which affect the District and fall within the terms of reference of the Committee of which due notice has been given in accordance with Council Procedure Rule No. 15.4 – (a) and (b).

6

APPOINTMENT OF CO-OPTED MEMBERS

The Acting Head of Legal and Administrative Services to report that on 26 February 2004 the Council appointed its current 4 co-opted members to the Standards Committee for a period of 2 years from 1 March 2004.

An interview process for persons interested in serving as co-opted members for the next 2 year period will have been completed prior to the meeting and Pauline McBride, Corporate Solicitor, will give an oral report to Members on the position.

The Committee will be asked to make an appropriate recommendation to the Council in relation to the appointment of 2 Parish/Town Representatives and 2 Independent Members to serve on the Standards Committee for the period of 2 years from 1 March 2006.

Paper E261

7

ODPM DISCUSSION PAPER ON “STANDARDS OF CONDUCT IN ENGLISH LOCAL GOVERNMENT: THE FUTURE”

Report by the Acting Head of Legal and Administrative Services attached.

Paper E262

8

MEMBERS CODE OF CONDUCT REPORTS

Report by the Acting Head of Legal and Administrative Services attached.

Paper E260

9

ANNUAL REPORT OF THE STANDARDS COMMITTEE

Report by the Acting Head of Legal and Administrative Services attached.

Paper E264

10

QUARTERLY MONITORING REPORT

Report by the Acting Head of Legal and Administrative Services attached.

11

TRAINING FOR TOWN/PARISH COUNCILS

The Acting Head of Legal and Administrative Services to give an oral update on training for Town/Parish Councils.