Standards Committee

The Standards Committee promotes and maintains high standards of conduct for councillors and other representatives, ensuring they adhere to the Members' Code of Conduct. It investigates allegations of misconduct, manages the register of members' interests, and oversees relevant codes and procedures. The committee's decisions are crucial for upholding public trust and confidence in local governance. While it has statutory requirements for allocating chairing rights, it operates with independent members in the chair to preserve its non-political nature.