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REPORT OF THE MONITORING OFFICER

To consider the Annual Report in relation to ethical standards for the preceding civic year.

RESOLVED: That Council receives and notes the Annual Report of the Standards Committee.

REASON FOR DECISION: In line with recommended good governance practice to report the work of the Standards Committee to the full Membership, to promote and maintain high standards of conduct and to demonstrate a strong commitment to ethical values.

Audio Recording – 41 minutes 33 seconds.

The Chair of the Standards Committee presented the Annual Report of the Standards Committee

The following Councillors asked questions:

·                Councillor George Davies

·                Councillor Simon Harwood

The Monitoring Officer responded to questions accordingly.

Councillor Judi Billing proposed, Councillor Ruth Brown seconded and upon the vote it was:

RESOLVED: That the Annual Report of the Standards Committee be noted.

REASON FOR DECISION: In line with recommended good governance practice to report the work of the Standards Committee to the full Membership, to promote and maintain high standards of conduct and to demonstrate a strong commitment to ethical values.