The Standards Committee is a
committee established under Section 101 of the Local Government Act
1972 and Section 28 of the Localism Act 2011. The political balance requirements of Section 15
of the Local Government and Housing Act 1989 will apply when
determining membership.
The Standards Committee is
responsible for:
(i)
promoting and maintaining high standards
of conduct by Members and statutory co-opted Members of the
authority, and
(ii) hearing and determining complaints about elected
Members and co-opted Members referred to it by the Council's
Monitoring Officer.