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.