Agenda

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Items
No. Item

1.

Apologies for Absence

To receive any apologies for absence

2.

Members to declare any interests in matters to be discussed at the meeting

To receive any declarations of interest from members relating to any item on the agenda, in accordance with the provisions of the Code of Conduct and/or S106 of the Local Government Finance Act 1992.

3.

Minutes pdf icon PDF 407 KB

To confirm the minutes of the meeting held on 22 February 2022 as a correct record.

4.

Urgent Item of Business

To determine whether there are any additional items of business arising which should be considered at the meeting as a matter of urgency.

5.

Revision to Appointments to Ethical Standards Sub-Committees pdf icon PDF 207 KB

To approve the revised appointments to the Ethical Standards Sub-Committee membership.

6.

DBS Checks for Elected Members pdf icon PDF 408 KB

To consider the guidance/protocol for DBS Checks for Elected Members prior to submission to Full Council.

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7.

Review of Protocol for Independent Persons Appointed under the Localisms Act 2011 pdf icon PDF 200 KB

To Consider the review of the protocol for Independent Persons appointed under the Localism Act 2011

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8.

Review of the Social Media Policy for Elected Members pdf icon PDF 272 KB

To consider the review of the Social Media Policy for Elected Members.

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9.

Review of the Committee on Standards in Public Life Best Practice Recommendations pdf icon PDF 203 KB

To consider the review of the Best Practice Recommendations

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10.

Annual Report - Ethical Standards and Member Development Committee 2021/2022 pdf icon PDF 169 KB

To consider the draft annual report to the Committee prior to submission to Full Council

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11.

Gifts and Hospitality Register pdf icon PDF 174 KB

Standing Item to consider the gifts and hospitality register.

12.

National Cases pdf icon PDF 446 KB

Standing item to consider national cases in relation to Member Code of Conduct.

13.

Complaints Update pdf icon PDF 222 KB

Standing Item to consider the update on complaints.

14.

Work Programme pdf icon PDF 105 KB

Standing item to note the progress of the work programme and forthcoming items.

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