Decision Maker: Standards Committee

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: October 23, 2024

Purpose:

Content: RESOLVED:   (1)   That the Committee noted the content of the report and made suggestions on future actions.   (2)   That the Committee noted the potential changes to the Standards Committee and survey responses detailed in paragraph 8.11-8.19.   (3)   That the Committee recommended that the working party be urged to retain and strengthen this Committee in consultation with the recommendations and comments from the Independent Person.   (4)   That the Monitoring Officer reviews and reports back to the Committee on:          i.         Whether the existing three month time limit for complaints to be brought was reasonable and proportionate; and        ii.         Whether the introduction of a secondary jurisdiction time limit based on constructive knowledge was reasonable and proportionate.   REASON FOR DECISIONS: To ensure good governance within the Council.