The
Standards Committee is responsible for promoting and maintaining
high standards of conduct by Members and co-opted Members of the
Council.
The
functions of the Standards Committee includes;
·
Advising the Council on the adoption of or revision to the
Members’ Code of Conduct.
·
Monitoring the operation of the Members’ Code of Conduct and
promotion of high standards of conduct by Members and Co-opted
Members of the Council.
·
Oversee Member Training, (including the attendance of Members at
courses), in relation to matters affecting their conduct and
probity including relevant information provided to newly affected
District Councillors.
·
Promote and maintain high standards of conduct within Town/Parish
Councils and to assist them in following their own Codes of Conduct
or adopt the North East Derbyshire Code of Conduct.
·
Oversee training provided to Parish Councils on conduct and probity
matters including relevant information provided to newly elected
Parish Councillors.
·
Oversee the public face of the Standards Committee through the
website and increase public awareness of the Code of Conduct and
its application.