Promoting and maintaining high standards of conduct by Councillors,
co-opted members and representatives of religious organisations and
parent governor representatives.
Assisting the Leader, Councillors, co-opted members and
representatives of religious organisations and parent governor
representatives to observe the Members’ Code of
Conduct.
Advising the Council on the adoption or revision of the
Members’ Code of Conduct.
Monitoring the operation of the Members’ Code of Conduct.
Advising, training or arranging to train Councillors and co-opted
members on matters relating to the Members’ Code of Conduct
and the ethical framework.
Granting dispensations to Councillors and co-opted
members from requirements relating to
interests set out in the Members’ Code of Conduct.
Advising the Council on codes and protocols forming the
Council’s ethical framework and its governance arrangements,
monitoring the effectiveness of those arrangements and making
reports and recommendations accordingly.
Assessing, hearing and determining allegations of failure to comply
with the Members’ Code of Conduct by Councillors and Co-opted
Members.
Responding to national reviews and consultations on standards
related issues.
Granting exemptions for politically restricted posts and giving
directions to include a post on the
list of restricted posts.
Advising the Council on the appointment of Independent Persons and
taking steps to select them.
Considering amendments to the Constitution and recommending
proposals to full Council for approval.