Decision details

The report notified Members of amendments arising from changes in the management and departmental structures and functions.  The report also proposed minor variations to the arrangement of the Members’ Code of Conduct to make the requirements clearer, and updated Members on proposed steps to be taken by the Monitoring Officer to assist members in understanding their obligations under the Code. It was reported that further reports on proposed changes would be presented to the Committee during the course of the year.

The Committee:

1.    Noted the updates to the Constitution outlined in this report

2.    Agreed that the proposed changes to the Councillor Code of Conduct be recommended to Council.

The vote for the resolution was approved by 12 votes to 1. Councillor Durant voted against the resolution.