Agenda and minutes

Apologies for absence were received by Cllrs Elliott and Gibbons.

RESOLVED:

That the minutes of the above meeting, having been circulated, be approved as a correct record subject to the change to note Cllr Elliott as absent from the last meeting.

None.

Report of the Monitoring Officer

The Monitoring Officer introduced a report, which had been circulated in advance of the meeting, to seek approval to recommend to Council the adoption of the new Members Code of Conduct.

RESOLVED:

To recommend to Council the adoption of the new Members Code of Conduct.

Report of the Monitoring Officer

The Monitoring Officer introduced a report, which had been circulated in advance of the meeting, to update Members in relation to the review of the Gift and Hospitality code of Practice for Officers and Members and to seek approval of the revised Code in so far as it relates to Members.

RESOLVED:

To approve the updated Gifts and Hospitality Code of practice for members and officers.

Report of the Monitoring Officer

The Monitoring Officer introduced a report, which had been circulated in advance of the meeting, informing members of complaints received between 21 September and 7 December 2023.

It was noted that no new complaints had been received in the period and the remaining complaint from last period was referred for formal investigation, which is currently ongoing.

RESOLVED:

That the report be noted.

None.