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Contact: Daniel Mitchell
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Declarations of Interest To receive declarations of interest (if any) Minutes: I Orford declared an interest in item 9 - Extension of the Term of Office of the Independent Person Appointed Under the Localism Act 2011 as the report related to his role as Independent Person.
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To confirm the non-exempt minutes of the meeting of the Governance, Ethics and Standards Committee held on 11 July 2024. Minutes: RESOLVED: That the minutes of the meeting of the Governance, Ethics and Standards Committee meeting held on 11 July 2024 be confirmed as a correct record and signed by the Chairman. |
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Minutes: H Barrington - Director of Legal and Democratic Services introduced a report, which had been circulated in advance of the meeting that asked the Committee to note that there had been minor changes to the constitution.
RESOLVED:
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Annual Review Letter of the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman 2023/24 Additional documents:
Minutes: H Barrington - Director of Legal and Democratic Services introduced a report, which had been circulated in advance of the meeting that informed the Committee of the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman’s (LGSCO) Annual Review Letter for the year ended 31 March 2024. Helen Wallace, interim Director of Schools and Learning gave a presentation to the Committee in respect of the SEND complaints and Councillor Alex Dale also gave a verbal update in his role as the relevant Cabinet Member.
RESOLVED that:
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Additional documents: Minutes: H Barrington - Director of Legal and Democratic Services introduced a report, which had been circulated in advance of the meeting that informed the Committee of Code of Conduct complaints against Councillors received during the period of 21 February 2024 to 30 September 2024.
RESOLVED to note:
The complaints received by the Monitoring Officer between 21 February 2024 to 30 September 2024 alleging that Members have breached the Code of Conduct. |
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Councillor Attendance at Meetings Minutes: H Barrington - Director of Legal and Democratic Services introduced a report, which had been circulated in advance of the meeting that considered the statistics regarding attendance of members at meetings within the context of member development and the effectiveness of the political structure.
RESOLVED:
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Register of Gifts and Hospitality 1 April 2023 – 31 March 2024 Minutes: H Barrington - Director of Legal and Democratic Services introduced a report, which had been circulated in advance of the meeting that informed the Committee of gifts and hospitality offered and recorded during 2023-2024 (1 April 2023 - 31 March 2024).
RESOLVED:
That Committee notes the Annual Gifts & Hospitality Register for 2023-2024.
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Minutes: H Barrington - Director of Legal and Democratic Services introduced a report, which had been circulated in advance of the meeting that supported an extension to the current term of office of the Independent Person, Ian Orford, and made recommendations to full Council.
RESOLVED:
That the Committee recommends to Council that the term of office for Mr Ian Orford as Independent Person under the Localism Act 2011 be extended for a further four years from 3 February 2025. |