Agenda and draft minutes

To receive and record apologies for absence.

Apologies of absence were noted from Councillor Weeks, Councillor Raines and Councillor Redsull.

To receive and record any declarations of interests from Members present in respect of any of the various matters on the agenda for this meeting.

There were no declarations of interests relating to matters on the agenda.

To approve the minutes of the meeting of the Standards Committee held on the 7^th December 2022.

Proposed by Councillor Crellin and seconded by Councillor Gray the minutes from the previous meeting on the 7^th December 2022 were agreed as a correct record and signed by the Chairman.

Report number HBC/048/2023 attached for decision

The Monitoring Officer introduced the Constitutional Review report and councillors asked relevant and clarifying questions.

Following debate proposed by Councillor Crellin and Seconded by Councillor Gray it was RESOLVED to recommend to Council:

1. The revised Constitution for Havant Borough Council as attached to the report, be adopted, in accordance with Section 9P of the Local Government Act 2000.

2. The Monitoring Officer be authorised to correct any minor typographical errors or inconsistent numbering or cross references which become evident in publishing the Constitution in its final form.
   
   
3. The Constitution be reviewed by the Standards Committee bi-annually with any recommended changes arising from its review to be submitted to Council for determination.

Report number HBC/049/2023 attached for decision

The Monitoring Officer introduced the item and report and councillors asked relevant and clarifying questions.

Following debate proposed by Councillor Crellin and seconded by Councillor Gray it was RESOLVED to recommend to Council:

A. To adopt the LGA Model Code of Conduct.

B. To adopt the revised Arrangements for dealing with allegations that a Member has failed to comply with the Code of Conduct

C. To arrange training for all Members.