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    STANDARDS COMMITTEE

    TUESDAY, 27 JANUARY 2004 AT 2.15 P.M.

    THE CHUTE 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:

    (a) 28 October 2003 (Copy herewith)

    (b) 26 November 2003 (Copy herewith)

3 CHAIRMAN'S COMMUNICATIONS

4 DEPUTATIONS

PART I - STANDARDS

5 AUDIT COMMISSION REPORT : FINANCIAL ASPECTS OF CORPORATE GOVERNANCE (Report herewith)

To consider the Audit Commission's report, with a commentary by the County Treasurer, on financial aspects of corporate governance for 2002/03.

PART II - PROCEDURES

6 OMBUDSMAN REPORT ON HIS INVESTIGATION OF A COMPLAINT
(Report herewith)

To consider a report of the Head of Corporate and Legal Services and Monitoring Officer on the Local Government Ombudsman's investigation of a complaint concerning provision of services specified in a pupil's statement of special educational needs. The Ombudsman's report is attached as a separate item for Members of the Committee only.

Note: there is an embargo on publication of this report until Thursday, 22 January 2004.

7 APPOINTMENT OF MEMBER TO INDEPENDENT REMUNERATION PANEL (Report herewith)

To consider a report of the Head of Corporate and Legal Services and Monitoring Officer on the proposed appointment of a Member to replace Professor Malcolm Grant, who has resigned, as a member of the Independent Remuneration Panel.

8 PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION (Report herewith)

To consider a report of the Head of Corporate and Legal Services and Monitoring Officer on proposed changed terms of reference for and name of the Buildings, Land and Procurement Panel (formerly the Buildings, Land and Contracts Panel).

9 PROCEDURAL ITEMS - REVIEW OF CALL-IN AND URGENCY PROCEDURE; AND REVIEW OF SCRUTINY ARRANGEMENTS
(Report herewith)

To consider a report of the Head of Corporate Services and Monitoring Officer reviewing the operation of these procedures and setting out progress with the development of scrutiny arrangements.

10 STANDARDS BOARD CONFERENCE : 13-14 SEPTEMBER IN BIRMINGHAM

To consider nominating three Members of the Committee to attend this conference.

County Councillors attending as appointed members of this committee/sub-committee/panel 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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