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Y penderfyniadau fel y mae cofnodion y cyngor yn eu cofnodi. Bydd crynodeb mewn iaith glir yn dilyn pan fydd wedi'i ysgrifennu.
Resolved that: The public be excluded from the Meeting on the grounds that it involves the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in Paragraphs 12 and 13 under Part 4 of Schedule 12A Section 100 (A) (4) of the Local Government Act 1972
Apologies for absence were received from Councillor Gareth Richards and Martin Veale (Co-optee). Resignation of Committee Member and welcome to new Committee Member The Chair advised that Councillor Paula Layton had resigned from Standards Committee and welcomed Councillor Declan Sammon as her replacement. The Chair thanked Councillor Layton for her contribution to the Standards Committee. Passing of Former Chair of Standards Committee The Chair informed Standards Committee that Jeff Morgan, the previous Chair of Standards Committee, who was a friend and a true public servant had sadly passed away. C Kennedy advised a condolence card had been sent on behalf of the Committee.
No declarations of interest were received.
Y penderfyniad fel y'i cofnodwyd
Resolved that: The public be excluded from the Meeting on the grounds that it involves the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in Paragraphs 12 and 13 under Part 4 of Schedule 12A Section 100 (A) (4) of the Local Government Act 1972
Resolved that: The public be excluded from the Meeting on the grounds that it involves the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in Paragraphs 12 and 13 under Part 4 of Schedule 12A Section 100 (A) (4) of the Local Government Act 1972
It was agreed that the Minutes of the meeting held on Friday, 3rd March 2023 are a true record and be received for information.
Carys Kennedy advised Committee that following Council’s request for more training and information on the Constitution before approving, that a working group had been set up and Simon Jones had taken members through the first of three sections of the constitution and was looking to do this on a monthly basis, so that all elected members on the working group would have an understanding of the differences between the old and the new versions, and act as ambassadors and feed back to other elected members, with the hope that it got to the stage where members would be happy to approve the final version. A question was raised whether Lay Members would be included in the training and C Kennedy confirmed that this would be arranged as a separate training session. The Chair reiterated that the new version of the constitution not being approved did not affect how the Standards Committee operates as there was still a constitution to work to. S Jones confirmed that the new constitution is 482 pages, but there will also be a 25 page guide available. C Kennedy to update Standards Committee when appropriate.
C Kennedy advised that as previously agreed this will be a recurring item on the agenda. It was advised that no whistleblowing complaints have been received, the Policy has been revised and an email sent by the Chief Executive to all staff to advise staff of the revision. Subsequent to that we have received an enquiry from Audit Wales checking our whistleblowing procedures and they have made a suggestion that we reference the whistleblowing policy as part of our staff induction and also as part of our procurement process and that checks are carried out to ensure that everyone has access to the policy. S Jones has arranged for the hyperlink to be included in the staff handbook and a document to be sent with tender documents. Our Current Position Audit Wales are content. Staff and Stakeholders are aware. The following questions were raised: · Do we have support for anyone accessing this policy ie. Wellbeing? · Are complaints increasing around Councillor conduct? A Member sought clarity over whether Councillors use the whistle blowing policy?
The Chair and C Kennedy updated Committee on the positives and ideas that came from the Forum.
Detailed discussion took place around the training that had been undertaken in partnership with RCT CBC which involved a mock hearing, all those present agreed it had been a very useful insight especially for new Members to give an idea what a Hearing would be like. It set out processes, understanding facts and bias, actions and sanctions. Further discussion took place around the processes and protocols involved in Hearings. The Chair suggested that a monthly update on an investigation be provided to the Chair and Vice Chair. C Kennedy advised that Training would be kept on the agenda for further opportunities with other Local Authorities to be explored.
C Kennedy reminded Committee that a Member had left and was now looking for consent to recruit a replacement. It was agreed that C Kennedy would start the recruitment process for a new Member of Standards Committee.
To be agreed.
No other business was deemed urgent.
Rhaid i gynghorwyr ddweud pan fydd ganddyn nhw gysylltiad personol â rhywbeth sy'n cael ei drafod, fel swydd, eiddo neu aelod o'r teulu. Mae buddiant sy'n rhagfarnu yn ddigon cryf i'r cynghorydd adael yr ystafell fel arfer a pheidio â chymryd rhan.
Caiff datganiadau eu darllen o'r cofnodion unwaith y byddan nhw wedi'u cyhoeddi.
Yn rhestru cynghorwyr presennol y cyngor yn unig. Nid yw aelodau cyfetholedig, swyddogion a chyn-gynghorwyr yn cael eu dangos.