Peter C B Robertson LLB Solicitor

Chief Executive

The Castle Winchester SO23 8UJ

AGENDA

1. APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE

2. 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.

3. MINUTES

To confirm the Minutes of the meeting held on 26 October 2004

4. AUDIT COMMISSION REPORT ON ETHICAL GOVERNANCE AT THE COUNTY COUNCIL.

To consider the report of the Head of Corporate and Legal Services and Monitoring Officer and the Chief Internal Auditor following the completion by the Audit Commission of a corporate ethical governance review.

5. COMPLAINTS REFERRED TO THE COUNTY COUNCIL BY THE STANDARDS BOARD FOR ENGLAND

To consider the reports of the Monitoring Officer (marked Items 5(a) and 5(b)) following an independent investigation by the Chief Executive (Head of Legal Services) of complaints made to the Standards Board in relation to alleged breaches of the County Council's Code of Conduct.

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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.