The role of the
sub-committee is to consider the outcomes of investigations of
complaints about councillors and co-opted members and to determine
whether a councillor or member had failed to comply with the Code
of Conduct. The sub-committee could also considered possible
actions or sanctions if appropriate.
The sub-committee will
comprise of 4 members including at least 1 independent member and 3
councillors. Where at least 1
independent member or councilor would have been present but for the
fact that he or she has a prejudicial interest in the business to
be transacted the quorum for the meeting shall be any 3 members.
Membership of the Sub-Committee is drawn from the Standards
Committee.
The
procedure to be followed when dealing with complaints is
available to view on the website.
