Standards Committee

MINUTES of a meeting of the Standards Committee held in the Council Chamber at County Hall, Lewes on 22 April 2025.

PRESENT  Councillors Colin Belsey (Chair), Godfrey Daniel, Johanna Howell, Georgia Taylor, David Tutt and Matthew Beaver

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1. Minutes of meeting held on 16 April 2024

1.1       It was RESOLVED to agree as a correct record the minutes of the last meeting of the Committee held on 16 April 2024.

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2. Apologies for absence

2.1       Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Collier, Hollidge and Lunn.

2.2       It was noted Councillor Beaver was in attendance as a substitute for Councillor Hollidge. 

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3. Reports

3.1       A copy of the report referred to below is included in the minute book.

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4. Annual report of the Standards Committee

4.1       The Committee considered a report by the Deputy Chief Executive which provided an update on Member Conduct issues, the work of the Standards Committee and the Monitoring Officer.

4.2       It was RESOLVED to:

1) note the report;

2) agree the report for submission to the County Council for consideration; and

3) agree that no amendments were required to the Code of Conduct at this current time.

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