Decision details

Members received a fact finding report about a parish councillor. The complaint consisted of two parts, the first relating to failure to declare and interest and the second relating to rude and abusive behaviour.

It was moved by Councillor Cartwright and seconded by Councillor O’Shea that both parts of the complaint be investigated in accordance with one of the recommendations of the Monitoring Officer.

Before being put to the vote, it was moved by Councillor Furlong and seconded by Councillor Hodgkins that only the first part of the complaint be investigated.

Upon further discussion, Councillor Furlong withdrew his motion.

It was noted that, in accordance with the approved procedure, should the finding of the investigator be that there was no breach of the code of conduct, the matter would be concluded without being brought back to the committee, however should a breach be found, it would be brought back to the committee.

It was subsequently moved by Councillor Cartwright, seconded by Councillor O’Shea and

RESOLVED – the complaint be referred for investigation by an external investigator.