URL: https://democracy.northdevon.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=4060

Decision Maker:

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Purpose:

Content: The Senior Solicitor and Monitoring Officer addressed the Committee in relation to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) Consultation on the Standards and Conduct Framework for Local Authorities in England   The Consultation questions were presented to the Committee with the proposed responses which the Council considered providing as the Authority’s response.   The Senior Solicitor and Monitoring Officer advised, for clarity, that where the report contained text in italics that that was to signify the reasoning behind the response.  The text in italics would be removed prior to the final version being submitted.   The Committee Members were advised that they could submit their own individual responses to the consultation, but that the report presented gave the proposed response of North Devon Council.   In response to a question from the Committee, the Senior Solicitor and Monitoring Officer confirmed that the figures included for question 13: “What is the average number of complaints against elected members that you receive over a 12 month period” the answer of “14” would include complaints regarding Town and/or Parish Councillors, in addition to District Councillors.   RECOMMENDED that the consultation responses be submitted as presented.  

Date of Decision: January 7, 2025