Agenda item

Code of Conduct Update

Minutes:

The Committee considered a report of the Head of Legal and Democratic Services and Monitoring Officer which provided an update on activity in respect of complaints received by Durham County Council against Councillors (for copy see file of Minutes).

 

In response to an observation from the Committee that a high number of complaints relate to Parish and Town Councils, the Head of Legal and Democratic Services responded this had been the trend for a number of years. Regular training is provided, and, following the local elections in May, a detailed induction programme will be held for all elected members of the County Council. As part of this, Code of Conduct Training will also be offered to Parish and Town councillors.  In addition, training on specific issues is offered to Parish and Town Councils, as and when required.

 

Resolved:

 

That the report be noted.

 

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