STANDARDS COMMITTEE

TUESDAY, 29 JULY 2003 AT 2.15 P.M.

THE WELLINGTON ROOM, ELIZABETH II COURT,

THE CASTLE, WINCHESTER

COLIN HINXMAN

7343

e-mail: [email protected]

1 DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

All Members who believe they have a personal or a personal prejudicial interest in any matter to be considered at the meeting must declare their personal interest and having regard to the circumstances described in paragraphs 9, 10, 11 and 12 of the County Council's Code of Conduct, consider whether to leave the meeting whilst the matter is discussed. The declaration should be made at the time of the relevant debate.

2 MINUTES

To confirm the Minutes of the meetings of the Committee held on:

22 April 2003 (Copy herewith)
8 July 2003 (Copy to follow)

3 CHAIRMAN'S COMMUNICATIONS

4 DEPUTATIONS

PART I - STANDARDS

5 MEMBER TRAINING (Report herewith)

To consider the report of the Head of Corporate and Legal Services and Monitoring Officer on proposed training arrangements, which was held over from the April meeting.

PART II - PROCEDURES

6 THE COUNTY COUNCIL'S CONSTITUTION (Report herewith)

To consider the report of the Head of Corporate & Legal Services and Monitoring Officer on the relationship between individual members of the Cabinet and their respective Policy Review Committees.

7 SUGGESTED AMENDMENTS TO THE CONSTITUTION (Report herewith)

To consider the report of the Head of Corporate and Legal Services and Monitoring Officer on the proposed Part III question procedure at Council meetings; on possible supplementary arrangements for minority groups to appoint deputies; and on the nature of any guidance to be issued to Members on language and conduct at meetings.

8 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE OMBUDSMAN (Report herewith)

To consider the report of the Head of Corporate and Legal Services and Monitoring Officer, on the Ombudsman's report and letter as they relate to complaints submitted against the County Council.

9 FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS OF THE INDEPENDENT REMUNERATION PANEL RECOMMENDATIONS INCLUDING PENSIONS FOR COUNCILLORS (Report herewith)

To consider the report of the County Treasurer on proposals to give effect to the recommendations emanating from the Independent Remuneration Panel and their financial implications.

10 MINUTES OF THE INDEPENDENT REMUNERATION PANEL
(Copy herewith)

To consider the outcome of the Panel's meeting held on 30 June and to make recommendations thereon, in the light of the report at item 9 above.

11 AUDIT ARRANGEMENTS

To consider a presentation by the County Treasurer and District Auditor.

12 HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL ANNUAL INTERNAL AUDIT OPINION 2002/03 (Report herewith)

To consider the report of the County Treasurer on the effectiveness of the Internal Audit system during 2002/03 and on the statement of assurance on the framework of controls.

13 EXCLUSION OF THE PRESS AND PUBLIC

RECOMMENDATION:

That, by virtue of Paragraph 14 of Part I of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972, the press and public be excluded from the meeting during consideration of confidential Appendix C.

14 HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL ANNUAL INTERNAL AUDIT OPINION 2002/03 (CONFIDENTIAL) (Report herewith)

To consider confidential Appendix C to the County Treasurer's report arising from Item 12 above.

County Councillors attending as appointed members of this committee or by virtue of Standing Order 17.5; or with the concurrence of the Chairman in connection with their duties as members of the Council or as a local County Councillor qualify for travelling expenses.

Independent Members similarly qualify for payment of travelling expenses.

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