The Standards (Advisory) Committee replaces the previous Standards Committee (decommissioned 01/07/2012). Agendas, minutes and further information on that committee are available here or through the Meetings link on the left of the page.

The Standards (Advisory)Committee performs a number of functions to maintain high standards of conduct in public life. These include:

• Promoting and maintaining the Members Code of Conduct and other local protocols.
• Assisting in training and offering advice on matters relating to the codes.
• Advising the Council on the adoption and revision of the Code of Conduct and the various Protocols included in the Constitution.
• Considering any potential breaches of the Members Code of Conduct.

Meetings are open to the public to attend. However, the Committee or any of its Sub-Committees may meet in private, in accordance with the relevant legislation, to consider business.

The Standards (Advisory) Committee is made up of Councillors, Independent Members and Co-opted Members. A timetable for meeting dates and deadlines can be found here. The quorum for this body is 3 of the total membership including at least one Councillor and one Co-opted member.

The full terms of reference for the committee can be found in Part 2 Article 9 of Council Constitution pgs 29-32 and on pgs 94-95.