Issue - meetings

To consider a report of the Assistant Director – Legal and Democratic Governance (Monitoring Officer).

The report updates the Standards Committee on complaints received by the Monitoring Officer about the conduct of members during the 2023/24 municipal year.

The Committee is requested to note the report and agree for it to proceed to the CRMG Scrutiny and Cabinet Meeting, followed by the Council Meeting.

Officer Contact: Vicki Bates on 0161 474 3219 or email: vicki.bates@stockport.gov.uk

The Assistant Director – Legal and Democratic Governance (Monitoring Officer) submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) which updated the Standards Committee on complaints received by the Monitoring Officer about the conduct of members during the 2023/24 municipal year.

The following comments were made/issues raised:

·         Members asked whether the training offered in complaint number 3 had been taken up?  In response, the Committee was advised that the training had not been arranged yet but the Member had confirmed that they will attend.  Training will also be offered to other members and/or group whips.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted and that it proceeds to the CRMG Scrutiny and Cabinet Meeting, followed by the Council Meeting.