Agenda item

Consideration was given to the report of the Head of Legal and Democratic Services and Monitoring Officer, which provided an update on the steps being taken to introduce a new Code of Conduct with effect from 1 July 2012 (for copy see file of Minutes).

In presenting the report the Deputy Monitoring Officer advised that until such time as the regulations on disclosable personal interests were released any new Code could not be published, however it was envisaged that the new Code would be prepared in time for the 1 July 2012.

Members were also aware that the current composition of the Standards Committee would cease to exist from 1 July 2012. The Chair therefore thanked all members of the Committee for the work undertaken and the progression made in promoting and maintaining the ethical standards of the authority.

Resolved:

That the report be noted.