Decision details

The Monitoring Officer presented a report which set out a revised Members Code of Conduct which was intended to clarify the circumstances in which Members need to declare interests.

RESOLVED that the Committee recommend the revised Members Code of Conduct as set out in Appendix B be recommended to full Council for adoption, subject to:

i)          Adding a new section 2 (f) to introduce a duty to report safeguarding concerns

ii)         References to ‘City Council’ being amended to ‘Council’; and

iii)       Additional text being included after the definitions of pecuniary and non-pecuniary interests as follows: “In the event that Members are unsure as to whether they have an interest and/or the type of interest are advised to consult with the Monitoring Officer.”