Decision - Annual Review of Standards-related matters, including Member Complaints
Decision maker
Audit & Standards Committee
Report author
Victoria Simpson
Published
26 Jan 2022
Reference
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As published
the council's own words, unedited1) That the Members of the Committee which has delegated responsibility for oversight of member conduct note the contents of this Report and refer it to full Council for its consideration.
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The report reviews complaints about councillor conduct received during 2021, including their volume, sources, subject matter and outcomes. It outlines steps already taken to improve complaint handling and seeks members’ views on any further proportionate measures.
Recommendation
Members’ observations and views were sought on other proportionate steps that could be adopted in addition to the mitigation measures already outlined.
Financial impact
none stated
Ward affected
city-wide
Stakeholders named
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councillorsresidentsmembers of the publicCouncil officersIndependent PersonsGroup LeadersAudit & Standards Committee
Next steps
parsed- Members were asked to provide observations and thoughts on additional proportionate steps.
- A second external training session on social media and the Code was to be provided in early 2022.
- Internal refresher training on the Code was to be offered to all elected members during January 2022.
- Officers planned to provide additional standards briefings and learning and development as requested.
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