Standards Committee

Standards Committee Following the Localism Act 2011 from 1 July 2012 all councils are responsible for their own standards of conduct. In North Lincolnshire, the Standards Committee also covers the area’s many parish and town councils. The North Lincolnshire Standards Committee is made up of seven North Lincolnshire Council members. As provided for in the Localism Act the council has appointed Independent Persons whose role is to be consulted by the Monitoring Officer, or the Committee as appropriate, on decisions as to whether to investigate a complaint, whether a member’s conduct has constituted a breach of the code and if so what action should be taken against the member.

The committee:

Promotes high standards of conduct by members and co-opted members of this council and town and parish councils within North Lincolnshire. Advises the Council on its code of conduct Enables the registration of declarations of interest for new councillors and the registration of any changes to existing councillors’ Register of Interests.   Guides and trains members, co-opted members and the Independent Persons and monitors the operation of the code of conduct Reviews the code of conduct and the ‘Arrangements‘ under the Localism Act. Considers complaints against members and co-opted members and makes assessments and determinations of them where appropriate. Considers reports of the Monitoring Officer on complaints relating to alleged breaches of the code of conduct. Considers dispensation to members from requirements relating to interests set out in the code of conduct and exemptions to political restriction on officers.