Issue - decisions
STANDARDS MATTERS
24/10/2024 - STANDARDS MATTERS REPORT
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.