Issue - meetings

To discuss and agree necessary and required training on the 'Code of Conduct' and general standards issues, for Standards Committee members and for Members generally.

Members discussed training which they wished to receive for their work on the committee.  It was agreed that the Standards Board for England training DVD should be made available both to Members of the committee, and for all for all Councillors who wished to view it.

RESOLVED:

1. That the Standards Board For England training DVD be shown prior to the September meeting of the committee.

2. That a Mock Hearing be arranged between the September and December meetings of the committee, subject to Member availability.

3. That further training take place next May upon the implementation of the new Code of Conduct for Members.

4. That the Monitoring Officer write to all Members once a year, reminding them of their obligations under the Code of Conduct.