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REPORT OF THE MONITORING OFFICER

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

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

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

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Councillor Judi Billing, Chair of the Standards Committee, presented the report entitled Annual Report of the Standards Committee and drew attention to the following:

·                There should be certain standards of conduct no matter what level of Local Government;

·                There were a proliferation of codes of conduct, which brought confusion, Therefore   welcome the opportunity to consult on a national code.;

·                The Standards Committee were better when chaired by the Independent Persons;

·                She thanked the Independent Persons, Monitoring Officer, Deputy Monitoring Officers and Vice-Chair of the Committee.

The following Members took part in the debate:

·                Councillor David Levett.

It was moved by Councillor Judi Billing, seconded by Councillor Ruth Brown and:

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

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