By
itself or by sub-committee, to discharge the Council’s
functions under Part III of the Local Government Act 2000,
including:
Assessment of new complaints (discharge of any functions under
S57A of the Act).
Reviewing decisions to take no
action over a complaint (S57B of the Act)
Consider final investigation reports and conduct determination
hearings.
considering and granting, or otherwise, dispensations in respect
of Members’ Interests when so enabled under Part III of the
Local Government Act 2000;
promoting high standards of ethical behaviour by developing,
maintaining and monitoring codes of Conduct for Members of the
Council (including Co-opted Members and other persons acting in a
similar capacity) and for employees in accordance with best
practice and Government guidance;
advising the Council on the adoption or revision of the Codes of
Conduct for Members and Officers;
ensuring that Members receive advice and training as appropriate
on the Members’ Code of Conduct;
issuing advice to Members on the treatment of personal interests
and on conduct matters generally;
ensuring that the Council maintains appropriate links with the
Standards Board forEnglandand the Commission for Local Administration
inEngland(Ombudsman);
referring issues, which impinge on staff conduct, performance,
terms of employment, training and development to the appropriate
and responsible Executive Member and/or Manager;
promoting high standards of responsiveness by the Council to its
clients and contacts
(a)
advising other persons/bodies on probity and ethics as appropriate,
particularly where that person or body is exercising functions on
behalf of the Council;
(b)
supporting the Council's statutory officers as appropriate or their
authorised deputies, in the performance of their duties;
the
local determination of complaints following any allegations of
misconduct by Members;
the
determination of applications for exemption in respect of
politically restricted posts.