Subscribe to updates
You'll receive weekly summaries about Staffordshire Council every week.
If you have any requests or comments please let us know at community@opencouncil.network. We can also provide custom updates on particular topics across councils.
Summary
The Staffordshire Council Standards Panel met to discuss a complaint against a councillor, review the code of conduct, and consider a report on gifts and hospitality. The panel decided to take no further action regarding the complaint, approved the revised code of conduct, and noted the gifts and hospitality report.
Councillor Complaint
The Standards Panel considered a complaint that had been made against a councillor. The Monitoring Officer 1 presented a report on the complaint, and after discussion, the panel concluded that no further action was required.
Code of Conduct
The panel reviewed the Code of Conduct for members of the council. Councillor Alex Farrell, Deputy Leader of the Opposition and Shadow Portfolio Holder for Local Government Reorganisation and Devolution, proposed an amendment to the code. The amendment was seconded, put to a vote, and carried. The revised Code of Conduct was then approved.
Gifts and Hospitality
The Standards Panel considered a report on gifts and hospitality received by councillors and officers. The report was noted by the panel.
-
In local government, the Monitoring Officer is a statutory officer responsible for ensuring the legality and fairness of the council's decision-making processes. ↩
Attendees
Topics
No topics have been identified for this meeting yet.