Terms of
Reference
Functions:
1.
The promotion and maintenance of high standards of conduct within
the Council:
·
To advise the Council on the adoption or revision of its Code of
Conduct
·
To monitor and advise the Council about the operation of its Code
of Conduct in the light of best practice, changes in the law and
relevant guidance
·
To determine the Arrangements and Guidance for dealing with any
Code of Conduct matters
·
To determine any allegations of a breach of such protocols by
members in accordance with procedures adopted by the Committee
2.
To ensure that all members of the Council have access to training
in all aspects of the Member Code of Conduct, that this training is
actively promoted, and that members are aware of the standards
expected from local councillors under the Code.
3.
Other functions:
·
All functions relating to standards of conduct of members under any
relevant legislation or Regulations
·
Advising the Council on the adoption or revision of any relevant
supporting protocols relating to standards of conduct by members,
monitoring the operation of such protocols and providing training
for members on them
·
Granting dispensations to councillors and co-opted members from
requirements relating to interests set out in the Members Code of
Conduct
·
Dealing with reports from the Monitoring Officer
·
Granting exemptions for politically restricted posts.
4.
To carry out all the above functions in respect of Parish Councils
and their members for which the Borough Council is responsible
under any relevant provision of, or Regulations made under the
Local Government Act 2000 or any amendment or re-enactment
thereof.