D12 - Constitution and Ethics Committee

Authority to oversee the operation of the Council’s Constitution and authority to make recommendations to Full Council as to amendments and improvements to the Council’s Constitution, including the codes and protocols.

Subject to the receipt and consideration of a report prepared by the Monitoring Officer

Authority to hear and determine complaints against members alleging breaches of the Members’ Code of Conduct.

Delegated to Hearings Sub-Committee

Authority to issue a sanction against a member found to be in breach.

Delegated to Hearings Sub-Committee

Authority to oversee and approve the operation of the Council’s functions relating to the promotion and maintenance of high standards of conduct amongst members and co-opted members of the County Council including:

(i) Approving and issuing guidance to members;

(ii) Making recommendations to Full Council regarding the suggested amendment of the Members’ Code of Conduct;

(iii) Approving training to be provided to members in the Code of Conduct;

(iv) Monitoring the operation of the Code of Conduct.

Authority to approve the granting, to any County Council employee, of a dispensation in relation to disqualification from political activities.

Local Government and Housing Act 1989

Authority to select and to appoint persons as members of the County Council’s Independent Remuneration Panel.

Authority to select and recommend to Council persons for appointment as an Independent Person.

Authority to receive and approve proposals regarding the Council’s exercise of powers covered by the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act.

Authority to issue dispensations to any member in respect of statutory and non-statutory disclosable interests.

Delegated to Monitoring Officer