Who we are:
The Standards Committee was established under the Local Government Act 2000 as part of the Government's Democratic Renewal Programme and the introduction of a new ethical framework.
The Committee was appointed by the Council in November 2001 and currently comprises:
- Three Independent Members:
Mr Murray Wright, Mary Marshall and Grenville Weltch
- One Parish Representative:
Mrs D Borton (plus a Deputy, Mr B Surtees) nominated by the Epping Forest Assn of Local Councils
- Two District Councillors:
For 2008/09 Councillors Mrs P Smith and Mr B Rolfe
Conduct of Councillors
The Committee has also taken over responsibility (from 8 May 2008) for the initial assessment of complaints against Councillors. If you wish to make a complaint click here for more information.
Annual Report
We publish an annual report each year. This years report can be found by clicking here.
The Committee's Responsibilities
The Committee's responsibilities cover the statutory roles of:
- Proposing a Code of Conduct
- Monitoring or revising the Code in the light of experience
- Promoting the Code and its values
- Providing training
- Investigating complaints against elected members
- Adjudicating on complaints against elected members
- Giving advice on ethical issues
- Granting dispensations from the effect of prejudicial interests
These statutory functions relate to Epping Forest District Council and the 24 Parish and Town Councils in the District