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RESOLVED – That the report be noted. Reason for decision To review the Code of Conduct and Confidential Reporting Procedure for Members.
RESOLVED – That the report be noted Reason for decision To fulfil the Standards Committee functions of overseeing the Council’s Whistleblowing regime.
RESOLVED – That the draft Annual Report be approved. Reason for decision To discharge the statutory duty of the Standards Committee to produce an annual report.
RESOLVED – That the dates for quarterly Meetings of the Committee for 2026/27 be noted.
Apologies for absence were submitted on behalf of Councillors Bryan Apsley and Paul Roberts.
RESOLVED - That the Minutes of the Meeting held on 26 March 2026 be signed as a correct record.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED – That the report be noted. Reason for decision To review the Code of Conduct and Confidential Reporting Procedure for Members.
The Monitoring Officer submitted a report (COGC/49/26) asking Members to review the Confidential Reporting Procedure linked to the Code of Conduct for Members. It was noted that there had been no legislative changes since the Committee last reviewed the document, and it therefore remained fit for purpose. RESOLVED – That the report be noted. Reason for decision To review the Code of Conduct and Confidential Reporting Procedure for Members.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED – That the report be noted Reason for decision To fulfil the Standards Committee functions of overseeing the Council’s Whistleblowing regime.
The Monitoring Officer submitted a report (COGC/51/26) in accordance with the Council’s Whistleblowing Policy which requires that a report be presented to the Standards Committee at least once a year on the operation of the Policy and any changes in practice arising from concerns raised under it. It was noted that four concerns were raised during the reporting period but no evidence was found to substantiate allegations and the policy therefore remained effective. RESOLVED – That the report be noted Reason for decision To fulfil the Standards Committee functions of overseeing the Council’s Whistleblowing regime.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED – That the draft Annual Report be approved. Reason for decision To discharge the statutory duty of the Standards Committee to produce an annual report.
The Monitoring Officer submitted a report (COGC/47/26) asking Members to agree the draft Annual Report of the Standards Committee. The Monitoring Officer presented the report and explained that it was a statutory requirement for Standards Committees to produce an Annual Report. A discussion ensued and the following points were raised: · It was noted that the Annual Report would be submitted to full Council in September to inform Members of the Committee’s work and demonstrate compliance with its functions and to summarise the key activities undertaken during the year. · The Plaid Cymru Group Leader had not completed a report prior to leaving office, and the new Group Leader was unable to comment on the previous year’s activity. · Members discussed the value of holding meetings with Group Leaders and there was general support for repeating the exercise again this year. · The importance of Code of Conduct training was emphasised, particularly the need to improve attendance at refresher sessions. Members discussed the possibility of strengthening expectations around training and exploring alternative delivery methods such as e-learning. · Clarification was provided that the legislative requirement to report applied to Group Leaders only, and not to non-aligned Members. · It was confirmed that training was provided to all Members following their Election onto the Council, with efforts made to encourage attendance at refresher sessions. RESOLVED – That the draft Annual Report be approved. Reason for decision To discharge the statutory duty of the Standards Committee to produce an annual report.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED – That the dates for quarterly Meetings of the Committee for 2026/27 be noted.
The dates for quarterly Meetings of the Committee for 2026/27 were submitted. RESOLVED – That the dates for quarterly Meetings of the Committee for 2026/27 be noted.
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