Committee details

The Standards Committee

·  Promotes and maintains high standards of conduct for Councillors Borough Councillors, Parish Councillors, Co-opted Members and Diocesan Representatives.

·  Monitors the operation of the Council’s Ethical Framework.

·  Advises and trains Councillors on conduct issues, personal and prejudicial interests, bias/predetermination and gifts and hospitality.

·  Assesses, reviews and determines complaints about councillors through its Sub-Committees

·  Gives advice and guidance on the “Whistleblowing” Policy and Procedure.

·  Monitors the performance of Councillors.

·  Monitors the reporting of gifts and hospitality.

·  Observes the workings of Council and Parish Councils meetings.

·  Publishes an Annual Review of its work.

It is made up of six elected Councillors, four independent local people and a representative of each of the three local Parish Councils.

A copy of the Standards Committee’s latest annual review is available:-

·  Standards Committee Review 2009/10

If you would like to apply to be an Independent Co-opted Member of the Standards Committee you can download an information pack and application form here: Standards Committee - Independent Co-opted Members Application