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.
Overseeing 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.
Promoting and maintaining 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.
Overseeing the public face of the
Standards Committee through the website and increase public
awareness of the Code of Conduct and its application.
As part of its commitment to high
standards of conduct the Council also has a
‘Whistleblowing’ policy in place, Any concerns about any aspect of service provision or the
conduct of officers or Elected Members of the Council, or others
acting on behalf of the Council, can be reported under the
Whistleblowing Policy.