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It was proposed by the Chairman, seconded by the Vice-Chairman and RESOLVED:

“THAT the recommendation at paragraph 4.1 of the report be adopted, namely:

‘Council approves the changes to the constitution as set out at Annex 1.’ ”

Report to follow

It was AGREED TO RECOMMEND to Standards Committee that the following constitutional amendments be approved:

1. THAT the words,  “Standards Board for England” be replaced with, “Standards Committee” at:

   Para 8.0 Citizens' Rights – Summary and Explanation

Para 3.01(d) – Complaints – Article 3 – Citizens and the Council.

2. THAT the following words be removed from Para 8.1 – When things go wrong – Procedure for Officers – Protocol on Member / Officer Relations:

“unless a breach of the Code of Conduct for Members ins involved in which case the Chief Executive shall report the matter to the Standards Board for England”.

3. THAT the following words be deleted from Article 2 – Members of the Council – Duties and Responsibilities of the Chairman (in addition to those of a Chairman of a committee):

“the work of the Standard's Board for England in respect of the Code of Conduct”

and

“(iv) To attend the Kent and Medway Independent Standards Committee” 

It was NOTED that amendments to Paragraph 3.2 – Registration and Declarations of Interests – Protocol for the Guidance of Planning Committee Members and Officers - were being considered under agenda item 6 - “Review of Protocol for the Guidance of Planning Committee Members and Officers” (minute no. 6 refers).