Standards Committee Assessment Sub-committee

Information about the role of the sub-committee, who sits on it, who chairs the meetings, when are the meetings, are the meetings open to the public, how and when you can view the agenda and minutes, what can they consider, what they decide, what to do if you disagree and how are decisions made if action should be taken.

What is the role of the Standards Committee Assessment Sub-committee?

The Standards Committee Assessment Sub-committee is responsible for receiving complaints about councillors' conduct and determining whether they should be investigated or other action taken.

The sub-committee's full terms of reference and delegated functions can be viewed in the council's constitution.

Who sits on the sub-committee?

Membership of the Standards Committee Assessment Sub-Committee is selected on a meeting by meeting basis as follows:

  • Three East Riding of Yorkshire Council members of the Standards Committee (voting)
  • One of the independent members of the Standards Committee (non-voting)
  • One of the parish council representatives on the Standards Committee (non-voting).

Who chairs the meetings?

The chairmanship is rotated around East Riding of Yorkshire Council members.

When are the meetings?

Meetings take place on an ad-hoc basis as and when required.

Are meetings open to the public?

No, due to the confidential material being discussed which must be considered in private. The circumstances under which we can consider matters in private are tightly controlled by law.

Can I record, film, take photographs or use social media during meetings?

No, due to the confidential material being discussed, filming or audio recording of appointments committee meetings is not allowed. For more information please visit the photography, filming and social media use page.

Can members of the public speak at meetings?

No. Members of the public are not permitted to ask questions at Standards Committee Assessment Sub-Committee meetings.

What happens when a complaint is received about a councillor’s conduct?

The process and procedures followed once a complaint has been made can be viewed below:

How does the sub-committee decide whether or not to investigate a complaint?

The criteria used by the sub-committee can be viewed below:

Where can I view a summary of complaints considered by the sub-committee?

To view a summary of complaints considered by the sub-committee please visit the Standards Committee page.

Contact details

Committee Manager

Email: julie.lidster@eastriding.gov.uk
Tel: (01482) 393211

Julie Lidster, Committee Manager
East Riding of Yorkshire Council
Democratic Services
County Hall
Beverley
HU17 9BA.

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