General Conduct - Complying with the Code of Conduct

Question:
General Conduct - Complying with the Code of Conduct
Answer:

47. As a Member:

a. I undertake Code of Conduct training provided by my local authority.

b. I cooperate with any Code of Conduct investigation and/or determination

c. I do not intimidate or attempt to influence any person who is likely to be involved with the administration of any investigation or proceedings.

d. I comply with any sanction imposed on me following a finding that I have breached the Code of Conduct.

48. If you do not understand or are concerned about the local authority’s processes in handling a complaint you should raise this with your Monitoring Officer.

49. Any alleged breach of this code will be dealt with in accordance with the arrangements set out in Appendix C to the Code.

NB: a breach of any of the statutory requirements relating to the registration and declaration of disclosable pecuniary interests may result in prosecution. If you need advice you should contact the Monitoring Officer.

 Local Government Association Guidance on the Model Code of Conduct – Complying with the Code of Conduct

 https://www.local.gov.uk/publications/guidance-local-government-association-model-councillor-code-conduct#complying-with-the-code-of-conduct