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    STANDARDS COMMITTEE

    TUESDAY, 26 OCTOBER 2004 AT 2.15 P.M.

    THE CHUTE ROOM, ELIZABETH II COURT,

    THE CASTLE, WINCHESTER

    COLIN HINXMAN

    7343

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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 (Copy herewith)

To confirm the Minutes of the meeting of the Committee held on 16 July 2004.

3 CHAIRMAN'S COMMUNICATIONS

4 DEPUTATIONS

5 STANDARDS BOARD DETERMINATION OF A COMPLAINT AGAINST COUNCILLOR P. CHEGWYN (Report herewith)

To consider a report of the Head of Corporate and Legal Services and Monitoring Officer on the outcome of an investigation by the Standards Board.

6 PROPOSED CODE OF CONDUCT FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES (Report herewith)

To consider a report of the Head of Corporate and Legal Services and Monitoring Officer on a draft model Code of Conduct issued by the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister and on suggested comments which the County Council should make on the document.

7 FRAMEWORK GOVERNING THE POLITICAL ACTIVITIES OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES (Report herewith)

To consider a report of the Head of Corporate and Legal Services and Monitoring Officer on a consultation paper issued by the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister relating to the regulatory framework for political activities of Local Government Employees, and on suggested comments that the County Council should make on the document.

8 LOBBY GROUPS - DUAL HATTED MEMBERS CODE OF CONDUCT (Report herewith)

To consider a report of the Head of Corporate and Legal Services and Monitoring Officer on guidance received from the Standards Board for England.

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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