About
The Standards Committee is a committee established under Section 101 of the Local Government Act 1972 and Section 28 of the Localism Act 2011. The political balance requirements of Section 15 of the Local Government and Housing Act 1989 will apply when determining membership. The Standards Committee is responsible for: (i) promoting and maintaining high standards of conduct by Members and statutory co-opted Members of the authority, and (ii) hearing and determining complaints about elected Members and co-opted Members referred to it by the Council's Monitoring Officer.