Standards Committee

Members of the Committee

Conservative x 1
Councillor Fraser

Liberal Democrat x 1
Councillor Hardy

Labour x 1
Councillor O'Neil

Independent x 1
Councillor Jefferson

Independant Representatives
Mrs. M.R. Barker MBE *, Ms C.E.A Shannon**

Town / Parish Representative
Councillor S. King, Councillor E. Hunter

* Denotes Chairman

** Denotes Vice-Chairman

Contact: Julie Pledger - Democratic Services 01482 393211

• Map showing route to County Hall, Beverley.

• Dates of next Standards Committee meetings.

Terms of Reference

To guide the Council on the promotion of high standards of conduct for Members.

Advisory Functions

1. To monitor the operation of and compliance with the Local Codes of Conduct/ practices.

2. All matters arising from or relating to the Local Codes of Conduct/practices.

3. The preparation of a local code of conduct.

4. Issues relating to Member training on matters within the remit of the Committee.

5. The monitoring of and issues relating to the declaration of interests and offer/ receipt of gifts and hospitality by Members.

6. Issues arising from breaches of confidentiality and the disclosure of exempt information by Members.

7. To consider reports from the Standards Board or the Council's Monitoring Officer in relation to complaints about the conduct of Members.

8. Any matter raised by the District Auditor in relation to matters within the remit of the Committee.

9. The breach of the Council's Standing Orders relating to the conduct of Members at meetings of the Council and its Committees/Sub-Committees.

Parish Matters

The Standards Committee will provide advice and training for Parish Councils in relation to the matters outlined in the above terms of reference.

Standards Committee Annual Report 2007/08

A copy of the Standards Committee Annual Report can be viewed by clicking on the link below:

• Annual Report 2007/08