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The decisions as the council's minutes record them. A plain-language summary follows once it has been written.
AGREED that Group Leaders receive a standard invite to attend future meetings of the Standards Committee.
AGREED that the decisions be accepted as a true record of proceedings.
AGREED that the Independent member vacancy be readvertised before Christmas.
AGREED that the contents of the Annual Letter of the Ombudsman be noted.
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The Chair welcomed both Group Leaders to the meeting. Apologies for absence were received for:- Sarah Rosser and Roger Clark
No declarations of interest or dispensations were reported.
Decision as recorded
AGREED that Group Leaders receive a standard invite to attend future meetings of the Standards Committee.
The Leader of the Council and the Leader of the Independent Group outlined their approach to maintain and raise standards within the Council and their respective groups under the new legislation. The Committee AGREED that Group Leaders receive a standard invite to attend future meetings of the Standards Committee.
Decision as recorded
AGREED that the decisions be accepted as a true record of proceedings.
The decisions of the Standards Committee held on the 19th July, 2022 were submitted. Following a brief discussion, The Standards Committee AGREED that the decisions be accepted as a true record of proceedings.
Decision as recorded
AGREED that the Independent member vacancy be readvertised before Christmas.
The Head of Legal & Corporate Compliance advised the Committee of the outcome of the Appointments Panel. Following a brief discussion, The Committee AGREED that the Independent member vacancy be readvertised before Christmas.
Decision as recorded
AGREED that the contents of the Annual Letter of the Ombudsman be noted.
Consideration was given to the Annual Letter of the Ombudsman and following a brief discussion, The Standards Committee AGREED that the contents of the Annual Letter of the Ombudsman be noted.
The following points were raised:- Regular structured meetings Refresher training (especially if new members appointed) Review of Terms of Reference Annual Report
Next meeting of the Standards Committee – January/February 2023 TBC.
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