26th March 2008 - Agenda 

To all Members of the Standards Committee

Members                                                                 Co-opted Members

Mrs S P Clarke
Mr P Jones
Mr R E Kemp
Mr B Riley

Vacancy
Miss P F Cook
Mr J B Newton
Mr J G Watson

ITEM

BUSINESS

1

APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE

To receive apologies for absence.

2

DECLARATION OF INTERESTS

Members to declare any interests as appropriate in respect of items to be considered at this meeting.

3

MINUTES

To confirm and sign the Minutes of the meeting held on 25 January 2008 as a correct record.

4

PETITIONS

The Head of Corporate Services to report, in accordance with Council Procedure Rule No. 13, the receipt of any petition submitted to the Chief Executive.

5

QUESTIONS FROM MEMBERS

The Chairman to answer any questions on matters in relation to which the Council has powers or duties which affect the District and fall within the terms of reference of the Committee of which due notice has been given in accordance with Council Procedure Rule No. 15.4 – (a) and (b).

6

ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN WITH EFFECT FROM 1 APRIL 2008

7

ELECTION OF VICE-CHAIRMAN WITH EFFECT FROM 1 APRIL 2008

8

APPOINTMENT OF PARISH COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE

The Monitoring Officer to report that following the resignation of Mrs Cole, a vacancy for a Town/Parish Council representative has been advertised.  It is hoped that the Committee will be able to make an appointment following a recommendation from the interview panel.

Paper G232

9

STANDARDS BOARD FOR ENGLAND BULLETIN 37

To note the content of the latest bulletin, attached.

Paper G233

10

PROCEDURAL CONSIDERATIONS UNDER THE REVISED ETHICAL FRAMEWORK

Report by the Monitoring Officer attached.

Paper G234

11

REVIEW OF THE PLANNING PROTOCOL

Report by the Monitoring Officer attached.

Paper G235

12

MEMBERS CODE OF CONDUCT CASE REPORTS 

Report by the Monitoring Officer attached.

Paper G236

13

ANNUAL REPORT OF THE STANDARDS COMMITTEE

Report by the Monitoring Officer attached.

Paper G237

14

QUARTERLY MONITORING REPORT

Report by the Monitoring Officer attached.

15

TRAINING FOR PARISH COUNCILLORS

Verbal update by the Monitoring Officer.

Note: At the conclusion of the meeting, a training exercise published by the Standards Board on local assessments will be available for Members wishing to participate.