Ethical Framework

The Council's Ethical Framework is the set of rules and procedures which set out the standards of behaviour that the Council expects of its Councillors and staff.

The Ethical Framework is made up of the following elements:

Functions of the Monitoring Officer

The Ethics and Standards Committee:  

• Code of Conduct
• Gifts and Hospitality Code
• Planning Code
• Licensing Code
• Protocol for Member/Officer Relations
• Register of Interests for Members
• Local Hearing Procedure
• Role of the Standards Board - how to complain to the Board