Committee details

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.