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RESOLVED – That the report be noted. Reason for decision To note the work undertaken by the Adjudication Panel for Wales
RESOLVED – (i) That the report and proposed changes in Appendix B and C to the Protocol be noted; and (ii) That the name of the Self Regulatory Protocol be changed to “Local Resolution Protocol”. Reasons for decisions (i) To review whether any changes are required. (ii) To consider changing the name of the Protocol for consistency with other authorities.
RESOLVED – That the report be noted. Reason for decision To ensure effective monitoring of the provision and participation in Code of Conduct training among members.
RESOLVED – That the information be noted. Reason for decision To provide members with an opportunity to identify areas in which training may be beneficial.
RESOLVED – (i) That the report be noted and the suggested recruitment process endorsed. (ii) That the Selection Panel shall comprise the Lay Panel Member (James Millard), the Community Council Member (Sonia Benbow-Jones), two independent members (Steve Tilston and Kerry McKay) and one County Borough Member of the Standards Committee. The name of the County Borough Member will be forwarded to the Monitoring Officer. Reason for decisions To ensure the Standards Committee is constituted in accordance with the Council’s Constitution.
RESOLVED – (i) That the current Vice-Chair, Steve Tilston, be appointed as Chair of the Standards Committee for a period of not less than four nor more than six years; or until his term of office as an independent member comes to an end. (ii) That the Vice-Chair of the Standards Committee be appointed at the next Meeting of the Committee.
Apologies for absence were submitted on behalf of Kelly Huxley-Roberts and Councillor Hugh Jones.
The Minutes of the Meeting held on 2 September 2025 were submitted. RESOLVED – That the Minutes of the Meeting held on 2 September 2025 be signed as a correct record.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED – That the report be noted. Reason for decision To note the work undertaken by the Adjudication Panel for Wales
The Monitoring Officer submitted a report (COGC/95/25) to inform Members of the publication of the Annual Report 2024-25 of the Adjudication Panel for Wales. A discussion ensued and the following points were raised during the debate: · Confirmation that, when investigating complaints, the Ombudsman, and any subsequent Hearing Panel, have no involvement in matters that fall under police investigation. · Inappropriate use of social media continued to increase year on year. RESOLVED – That the report be noted. Reason for decision To note the work undertaken by the Adjudication Panel for Wales
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED – (i) That the report and proposed changes in Appendix B and C to the Protocol be noted; and (ii) That the name of the Self Regulatory Protocol be changed to “Local Resolution Protocol”. Reasons for decisions (i) To review whether any changes are required. (ii) To consider changing the name of the Protocol for consistency with other authorities.
The Monitoring Officer submitted a report (COGC/98/25) to enable the Committee to review the Council’s Local Resolution Protocol, having regard to recommendations made by the Monitoring Officers Group, following a review carried out by the Public Services Ombudsman for Wales of all the local resolution protocols of principal local authorities across Wales and legal opinion on the status of certain provisions. A discussion ensued and the following points were highlighted during the debate: · Confirmation that under current protocol, the Mayor would chair meetings convened to address low level complaints involving a non-aligned Member. · Members collectively agreed that meeting with Group Leaders had been valuable and should be continued. · Confirmation of the changes recommended from the Ombudsman review and Monitoring Officers’ Group to be incorporated into Wrexham’s Protocol. RESOLVED – (i) That the report and proposed changes in Appendix B and C to the Protocol be noted; and (ii) That the name of the Self Regulatory Protocol be changed to “Local Resolution Protocol”. Reasons for decisions (i) To review whether any changes are required. (ii) To consider changing the name of the Protocol for consistency with other authorities.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED – That the report be noted. Reason for decision To ensure effective monitoring of the provision and participation in Code of Conduct training among members.
The Monitoring Officer submitted a report (COGC/97/2025) to update the Committee on the recent refresher Code of Conduct training. A discussion ensued and the following points were raised: · An update was given on recent refresher training, and it was reported that 4 face to face sessions and 1 online session had been delivered. · 52 out of 56 Members had attended, plus 3 co-opted members. One Councillor was currently on maternity leave, but separate training would be arranged. · The Officer confirmed she was liaising with Group Leaders to ensure the remaining Members received training. · Members welcomed the significant progress in this area, given the Ombudsman’s emphasis on training attendance and the Audit Wales report earlier this year identifying the need for refresher training. RESOLVED – That the report be noted. Reason for decision To ensure effective monitoring of the provision and participation in Code of Conduct training among members.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED – That the information be noted. Reason for decision To provide members with an opportunity to identify areas in which training may be beneficial.
The Monitoring Officer gave a verbal update on training for new and existing members, and queried whether members had identified any training needs or issues, noting that she could liaise with Workforce Development to arrange further sessions if required. A debate ensued and the following points were raised: · Suggestion that refresher training on the investigation/hearing process would be useful, particular understanding the importance of understanding expectations and the application of the Nolan principles. · The Officer offered to prepare a short presentation covering the code of conduct, the process when a breach was reported and an outline of the hearings process. · It was also suggested that training should also familiarise new members with the process of Standards Committee Meetings, including participation, permitted actions and restrictions. · It was agreed that training should take place once the new Member had been appointed onto the Committee, so that all Members could be involved. RESOLVED – That the information be noted. Reason for decision To provide members with an opportunity to identify areas in which training may be beneficial.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED – (i) That the report be noted and the suggested recruitment process endorsed. (ii) That the Selection Panel shall comprise the Lay Panel Member (James Millard), the Community Council Member (Sonia Benbow-Jones), two independent members (Steve Tilston and Kerry McKay) and one County Borough Member of the Standards Committee. The name of the County Borough Member will be forwarded to the Monitoring Officer. Reason for decisions To ensure the Standards Committee is constituted in accordance with the Council’s Constitution.
The Monitoring Officer submitted a report (COGC/96/25) asking Members to consider the process for the recruitment of a new independent member on the Standards Committee. She advised that adverts would be placed in the local newspaper and on the Councils website and social media pages. Following interviews scheduled for Thursday 5 February 2026, the interview Panel’s recommendation would be presented to full Council for approval. RESOLVED – (i) That the report be noted and the suggested recruitment process endorsed. (ii) That the Selection Panel shall comprise the Lay Panel Member (James Millard), the Community Council Member (Sonia Benbow-Jones), two independent members (Steve Tilston and Kerry McKay) and one County Borough Member of the Standards Committee. The name of the County Borough Member will be forwarded to the Monitoring Officer. Reason for decisions To ensure the Standards Committee is constituted in accordance with the Council’s Constitution.
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