Agenda item

The Committee considered a report of the Director of Legal and Democratic Services and Monitoring Officer which presented the proposed Zero-Tolerance to Abuse Policy (for copy of report, see file of minutes).

The Director of Legal and Democratic Services and Monitoring Officer reported that they had consulted with the Constitution Working Group and received cross party support for the Policy.

Councillor Rooney commented that as a member who was currently experiencing ongoing abuse via social media, the advice and support being received from the team was superb.

Resolved: (i) That the report be noted.

(ii) That the Standards Committee recommend Council adopt the Zero-Tolerance Approach to Abuse Policy.