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In accordance with the Code of Conduct adopted by the City & County of Swansea, no interests were declared.
Resolved that the Minutes of the Democratic Services Committee held on 31 July 2023 be approved and signed as a correct record.
The Head of Democratic Services presented a report to review the Councillors Handbook and to consider including guidance on the Use of the Council Logo in Section C “Protocols”. Resolved that: 1) The revised Councillors Handbook together with the additional section on guidance in respect of the Use of the Councillors Logo by Councillors be recommended to Council for adoption.
The Head of Democratic Services sought topics from the Committee for future meetings: Resolved that: 1) Topics for future meetings be forwarded to the Head of Democratic Services.
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