Standards Committee

What does this committee do?

All elected Councillors (and any co-opted Members) are subject to the Code of Conduct for Councillors. The Standards Committee ensures that Councillors adhere to the Code and investigates any complaints brought against any Councillor. This includes Town and Parish Councillors as well as District Councillors.

Full details of the responsibilities of the Standards Committee are set out on pages 68 and 69 of PDF Icon East Devon District Council's Constitution (1064KB - PDF Help)

Meetings

The Standards Committee meets as required. Meetings are held in the Council Chamber, Knowle, Sidmouth.

Membership 2008-09

The Committee comprises four members, including the Chairman of the Council. In addition, there are three independent members and three parish council representatives.

Cllr Chamberlain G P
Cllr P A Diviani
Cllr Mrs A E Liverton
Cllr P Bowden

External Members:


Mr E Butt  (Independent) - Chairman
Mr R Davison (Independent)
Ms A Willan (Independent)
Mr S Pollentine (Parish Rep)
Mr C Richards (Parish Rep)
Mrs K Tomkins(Parish Rep)