The Standards Committee advises the Council on the
adoption or revision of the code of conduct for councillors and
monitors the operation of the code of conduct. The committee
promotes and maintains high standards of conduct by councillors and
co-opted members and provides advice, guidance and training on the
code of conduct. The committee also oversee arrangements for
dealing with complaints against councillors which will, where
appropriate, be determined by a Standards Sub-Committee appointed
by the Monitoring Officer.