Decision Maker: Standards Committee
Decision status: Approved
Is Key decision?: No
Is subject to call in?: No
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In relation to the allegations of a breach of the
code, the committee resolved that the member has failed to comply with Tywyn
Town Council's Code of Conduct in the following way as he breached the
following provisions:
4(a) You must carry out your duties with due regard
to the principle that there should be equality of opportunity for all people
regardless of gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, age or religion.
4(b) Treat others with respect and consideration.
4(c) You must not bully or harass anyone, including
other members, council officers or members of the public.
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With regard to Article Ten of the European Convention
on Human Rights, the Standards Committee resolved that the comments go beyond
political comments that would be protected by Article 10.
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The Committee also concluded that the conduct was
serious enough to breach Paragraph 6(1)(A) of the code, namely that no-one
should behave in a way that could reasonably be regarded as bringing the office
or the Authority into disrepute.
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Having considered the seriousness of the
conduct in question and having considered the relevant mitigating and
aggravating factors, the Committee resolved that the Member should be censured,
as this is the maximum sanction that the Committee can impose following the
Member’s resignation from the Council.
·
The Committee nevertheless wished to put on
record that, except for his resignation from the Council, it was likely to have
suspended the Member from the Council and to have done so for the maximum
possible period.
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The Committee also asks the Member to consider
and reflect on his conduct, in particular the way he speaks and corresponds
with others in any other current or future public role. The Committee also
encourages him to take advantage of any training opportunities available in
relation to the Code of Conduct for Members
Publication date: 08/12/2021
Date of decision: 08/12/2021
Decided at meeting: 08/12/2021 - Standards Committee
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