Agenda and minutes

To receive any apologies for absence

An apology was received from Councillor MacDonald

To note any declarations of interest in the business before the sub-committee

There were no declarations of interest

It was confirmed that the business of the meeting would be conducted in private.

To consider the following complaints against:

i)                    Councillor Simmonds                               Page

ii)                   Councillor Garg                                         Page

The Sub-Committee met to consider the following complaints:

i) an allegation made by Mr Steane that Councillor David Simmonds had contravened one or more provisions of the Members’ Code of Conduct which he had undertaken in writing to observe.

ii) an allegation made by Councillor Harmsworth that Councillor Sid Garg had contravened one or more provisions of the Members’ Code of Conduct which he had undertaken in writing to observe.

In relation to the complaint against Councillor Simmonds the Sub-Committee satisfied themselves that, if proven, this would not constitute a breach of the Code.

In relation to the complaint against Councillor Garg the Sub-Committee satisfied themselves that the complaint would not constitute a breach of the Code as the incident in question did not take place in Councillor Garg’s official capacity as a Councillor.

RESOLVED: That no further action be taken in regard to the complaints against Councillor Simmonds and Councillor Garg.

A full written summary of the decision is available to the public.