Report on the Work of the Standards Committee

This report gives an overview of the key items considered by members of the Standards Committee at their meeting on 2 December 2024.

Standards Committee – 2 December 2024

1. Minutes of the Standards Sub-Committee – 17 October 2024

The Committee considered the minutes of the Standards Sub-Committee Hearing held on 17 October 2024.

2. Minutes of the Standards Sub-Committee – 8 August 2024

The Committee considered the minutes of the Standards Sub-Committee hearing held on 8 August 2024.

3. Amendments to the Constitution

The Committee resolved to recommend to Council the proposed changes as set out in Appendix 1 of the report.

4. Member Development Strategy 2025-2027

The Committee resolved to agree to adopt the Member Development Strategy 2025-2027 and agree the reconstitution of the Member Development Steering Group as set out in the Terms of Reference.

5. Consultation on Enabling Remote Attendance and Proxy Voting at Local Authority Meetings

The Committee resolved to note the report and agree the proposed response subject to the suggested amendments being incorporated by the Interim Monitoring Officer.

6. General Updates on Standards Matters

The Committee resolved to note the update on general standards matters.