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17 February 2012 - Agenda
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Agenda for the Joint Standards Committee meeting being held on 17 February 2012.
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COMMITTEE: JOINT STANDARDS
VENUE: Council Chamber, Council Offices, Corks Lane, Hadleigh
DATE/TIME: Friday, 17 February 2012 at 10.30 a.m.
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To All Members of the Joint Standards Committee
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Co-Opted Members |
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Mr A C Bavington |
Mr A Barrow |
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Mr G M Brewster |
Miss P F Cook |
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Mrs E B Gibson-Harries |
Mr P J Down (Chairman) |
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Mrs P M R Godden |
Mr R L Feltwell |
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Mr P Jones |
Mr A George |
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Mr R E Kemp |
Mrs T Kavvadias |
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Mr A F D W Osborne |
Mr C A Reeve |
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Mr M Rousseau |
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Ms N Turner |
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Mr J G Watson |
Refreshments will be available in the canteen from 10.00 a.m.
A G E N D A
PART I
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APOLOGIES
To receive apologies for absence (if any).
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DECLARATION OF INTERESTS
Members to declare any interests as appropriate in respect of items to be considered at this meeting.
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MINUTES
To confirm and sign the Minutes of the meeting held on 19 December 2011 as a correct record.
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PETITIONS
The Director of Corporate Services to report the receipt of any petitions submitted to the Chief Executive.
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QUESTIONS FROM MEMBERS
The Chairman to answer any questions on any matters in relation to which the Council has powers or duties which affect the District and which fall within the terms of reference of the Committee of which due notice has been given.
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CHAIRMAN’S ANNOUNCEMENTS
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Paper
L150
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LOCALISM ACT 2011 UPDATE
Report by the Monitoring Officer attached. |
Paper
L151
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GUIDANCE TO COUNCILLORS ON BLOGGING
Report by the Monitoring Officer attached.
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Paper
L152
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DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST ETC. – MONITORING REPORT FOR THE PERIOD FROM 7 DECEMBER 2011 TO 31 JANUARY 2012
Report by the Monitoring Officer attached. |
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UPDATE ON PROCEDURES RELATING TO GIFTS/HOSPITALITY DECLARED BY OFFICERS
The Monitoring Officer to report that both Councils have a Code of Conduct for Employees which restrict the receipt of gifts and hospitality by staff and requires the registration of any gifts/hospitality received. Internal Audit has agreed to periodically review the Register for both Councils and will flag up any concerns about gifts/hospitality being offered to staff by Members.
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LOCAL CODE OF CONDUCT COMPLAINTS UPDATES
The Monitoring Officer to report.
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Paper
L153 |
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STANDARDS CASE REPORTS – REPORTS ON RECENT FIRST’TIER TRIBUNAL DECISIONS AND RELEVANT CASE LAW
Report by the Monitoring Officer.
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OBSERVATION ON PROCEEDINGS AT COUNCIL/COMMITTEE MEETINGS
Co-opted Members to report on their observance of Council meetings attended and to report on measures required or recommended to improve or promote ethical standards within the Authority. |
For further information on any of the Part 1 items listed above, please contact [relevant Committee Services Officer] on Ipswich (01473) 825891 or via email at ray.amesbury@babergh.gov.uk
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Last updated on: 10 February 2012 | Date of next review: 10 February 2013
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