Decision details

Consideration was given to the initial steps to be taken to promote high standards within Cheshire East Council and the associated training and awareness requirements.

The Committee agreed with the suggestion that the Governance Group be asked to offer detailed sessions on the Code of Conduct for all Cheshire East Councillors, and requested that Members be asked which aspects in particular they would like to be included in the training.  In addition it was requested that sessions should be included on declarations of interest, whistle blowing/anti bullying.  With particular reference to the Standards Committee it was requested that training be given on disciplinary procedures, to include case studies of a Standards Committee hearing, and training on face-to-face sessions.

RESOLVED

That the report be approved and that training sessions be arranged to include the items now detailed.