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The Standards Committee meets twice per year (June and December) and comprises five Members of the Council (one Member from each Political Group serving on the Council, with one named Substitute), two representatives from the Parish and Town Councils in the district and two Independent Persons who are appointed by the Council to assist with Standards Complaints. The Committee’s function is to oversee the ethical framework, which is intended to help ensure high standards of conduct in local government; promoting and ensuring that Councillors maintain high standards of conduct; reviewing complaints received by the Monitoring Officer and overseeing Ombudsman investigations. modern.gov app View upcoming public committee documents for this committee on your iPad, Android Device or Blackberry Playbook with the free modern.gov app.