Issue - meetings

To submit the report of the Chair of the Standards Committee.

To accept the report.

The Chair of the Standards Committee submitted the report, expressing gratitude for the opportunity to present it. He expressed that the year had been a very successful one for the committee. All members were thanked for upholding standards, and in particular the three political leaders for working so closely with the Monitoring Officer. Gratitude was also expressed to the former leader for his work during his time in the post.

It was highlighted that not a single case had been submitted before the committee and it was hoped that this would continue into next year. It was highlighted that a number of members were not attending essential training, and the need for Members to work with the group leaders to complete the training was noted.

Members were given an opportunity to ask questions and offer observations.

The Chair was thanked for his work over the past year.

RESOLVED

To accept the report.