Agenda item

To note the issues outlined in the report and agree whether to form a sub-committee to carry out the functions and instruct the monitoring officer to draft procedure rules.

The committee heard from Norman Coombe, principal lawyer, governance team.  He advised the committee that due to changes in legislation that the standards committee would be responsible for hearing any appeals in relation to politically restricted posts.

Members asked questions and there was a brief discussion on what the committee would be required to do.

RESOLVED:

1.  That the standards committee noted the issues outlined in the report.

2.  That the standards committee agreed to form a sub-committee to carry out the required functions and instructed the monitoring officer to draft procedure rules.