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AT A MEETING of the STANDARDS COMMITTEE of HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL held at The Castle, Winchester on 17 April 2007.

PRESENT:

Councillors:

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J.V. Bryant; (Chairman)

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Jo Kelly

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A.R. Ludlow

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A.W. Rice TD (Vice-Chairman)

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J.K. West

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S.D T. Woodward

Independent Members:

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Mr. G.A.L. Ellis

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Mr. M.C. James

12. APOLOGIES

    Apologies for absence were received from Councillor Ludlow.

13. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

    Members were mindful that, where they believed they had a personal or personal prejudicial interest in any matter to be considered at the meeting, they should normally at the time of the debate, declare their 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 was discussed.

14. MINUTES

    The Minutes of the meeting of the Committee held on 30 January 2007 were confirmed as a correct record and signed by the Chairman.

15. CONSULTATION ON AMENDMENTS TO THE MODEL CODE OF CONDUCT FOR LOCAL AUTHORITY MEMBERS; AND PROPOSALS CONTAINED IN THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT IN HEALTH BILL

    The Committee considered the report of the Head of Corporate and Legal Services and Monitoring Officer (Item 4 in the Minute Book). Members noted that the Local Authorities (Model Code of Conduct) Order 2007 had been made on 2 April 2007. It was due to come into force on 3 May 2007 and its formal adoption was required within six months of that date. The existing Code of Conduct applied until the County Council adopted the new code. A copy of the Order appears in the Minute Book marked Item 4x).

    The Head of Corporate and Legal Services and Monitoring Officer highlighted the principal changes in the new Code of Conduct as described in his report and explained that two briefing events were to be organised for all members in June 2007 as a precursor to adoption of the new Code by the Council.

    The Head of Corporate and Legal Services and Monitoring Officer also explained to the Committee the main provisions of the Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Bill as described in his report.

    RESOLVED:

    That the report be noted and the actions taken by the Head of Corporate and Legal Services and Monitoring Officer endorsed.

16. SIXTH ANNUAL ASSEMBLY OF STANDARDS COMMITTEES

    The Committee considered the appointment of members to attend the Sixth Annual Assembly of Standards Committees in Birmingham on 15-16 October 2007.

    RESOLVED:

    That Mr. G. Ellis be appointed to represent the County Council at the Sixth Annual Assembly of Standards Committees.