Agenda and minutes
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Disclosures of interest from Members To receive disclosures of interests from Members (i.e. the existence and the nature of those interests in respect of items on this agenda). Minutes: No disclosures were received. |
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Review of Code of Conduct complaint procedure and Guidance Notes To consider the report of the Corporate Services Group Manager and Monitoring Officer (enclosed). Additional documents:
Minutes: The Chair, Cllr. Maggie Wright invited the Monitoring Officer to present the report.
Following the presentation, Members raised key points that they felt should be addressed in the draft complaint procedure and guidance notes. The key points included:
· There is a noticeable increase in the number of complaints received, including vexatious and contentious complaints. · More information is required in the guidance notes on how Members will be supported if a complaint is made against them, · Must make it clearer in the guidance on what the breaches of the Code of Conduct are. · The addition of a flowchart showing the complaints process will be helpful to both the complainant and subject Member. · Support for Members who are the subject of complaint should be added, including access to mental health services. · That the Vexatious and Unreasonable Behaviour Policy be updated and reviewed. · That the new procedure and guidance notes be launched to bring awareness to Parishes, public and Members.
Members requested to know the number of Parish Councils who had adopted the new Code of Conduct, all Parishes should be encouraged to adopt the current version.
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Cases and Work Update To consider the report of the Corporate Services Group Manager and Monitoring Officer (enclosed). Additional documents:
Minutes: Considered – report of the Corporate Services Group Manager & Monitoring Officer. |