Standards Committee
Terms of Reference and functions
1.1.To exercise the following functions:
(a) to promote and maintain high standards of conduct by members of the Authority;
(b) to assist members of the Authority to observe the Authority’s code of conduct and any local protocols.
1.2 Without prejudice to its general functions, the Standards Committee shall have the following specific functions:-
(a) when necessary, to advise the Authority on the revision of the code of conduct;
(b) to advise the Authority on the preparation and revision of local protocols and to monitor their operation;
(c) to monitor the operation of the Authority’s code of conduct and any local protocols;
(d) to provide training to members and officers to enable them to comply with the Code and protocols;
(e) to manage and control all public registers of members’ and officers’ interests and arrangements for the operation of any systems relating thereto;
(f) to consider any matter referred to it under the Local Authorities (Code of Conduct) (Local Determination) Regulations.
1.3 To undertake the selection process for the independent members of the committee, and to make recommendations to the Authority for the appointment of Independent members.
1.4 To make recommendations to the Authority on future schemes of members’ allowances.
1.5 To make recommendations to the Authority on the budget required to enable the committee to undertake its functions.
1.6 To appoint such Sub-Committees or Panels as it deems necessary for the proper performance of its duties.
