Agenda and minutes

Apologies for absence were received from Councillor Bailey Jay, John Bailey and Patricia Woodfield.

Due to the late arrival of Councillor Payne, Councillor Bexon was elected as Chair for the meeting.

RESOLVED:

That the minutes of the above meeting, having been circulated, be approved as a correct record.

None.

The Director of Organisational Development and Democratic Services introduced a report which has been circulated in advance of the meeting, informing members of the gifts and hospitality received between 1 April 2017 and 31 March 2018.

RESOLVED:

To note the report.

The Director of Organisational Development and Democratic Services introduced a report, which had been circulated prior to the meeting, seeking approval to carry out a review of the Gifts and Hospitality Code of Practice for Members and Officers.

Councillor Payne joined the meeting during consideration of this item.

RESOLVED that:

1)    It was not necessary to set up a working group to produce a separate guidance note for members; and

2)    The Director of Organisational Development and Democratic Services should carry out a light touch review of the current code and bring an updated version to a future meeting of the Standards Committee.

The Director of Organisational Development and Democratic Services introduced a report, which had been circulated prior to the meeting, informing members of the Standards Committee of complaints received between 30 January 2018 and 20 August 2018.

RESOLVED:

To note the report.

None.