STANDARDS COMMITTEE
The Committee has been established to consider promote and maintain high standards of conduct by councillors and to monitor the operation of the Members’ Code of Conduct.
Do you want to:
- see the statutory remit of the Committee at Article 9 of the Constitution (MS Word document).
- know what has happened at a meeting
- know what is going to be discussed at a meeting?
- see the ‘Code of Conduct’ for the Councillors
If you need any help ring us on (01403) 215478 or email standards@horsham.gov.uk
From 8th May 2008 complaints concerning possible breaches of the Members' Code of Conduct are made to Horsham District Council's Standards Committee.
'Guidance for Potential Complainants' is given in the document below.
Anyone wanting to complain about the conduct of a District or Parish Councillor is asked to submit their complaint having regard to the 'Guidance document' in writing using the complaint form below to: The Monitoring Officer, Horsham District Council, Park North, North Street, Horsham, West Sussex RH12 1RL
Tel: 01403 215478
Email: standards@horsham.gov.uk
Complaints are then assessed by the Horsham District Council's Local Assessment Sub Committee. The Local Assessment Sub Committee can only deal with complaints about the behaviour of a member and cannot deal with complaints which are not covered by the Codes of Members' Conduct.
Horsham District Council's Code of Conduct can be viewed from the link on this page or inspected at the Offices.
Individual Parish Council Codes of Members' Conduct are available from the Clerk of each parish council.
Details of cases referred from the Standards Board for England for local determination by the Council's Standards Committee can be viewed by clicking on the links for 2006, 2007 and 2008.
Guidance for potential complainants
Guidance for potential complainants (133kb)
The guide explains how to make a complaint about an elected or co-opted Member of Horsham District Council or a Member of the 32 parish councils and what happens if you make a complaint.
Complaint Form - Code of Members' Conduct
Complaint Form - Code of Members' Conduct (85kb)
Please read the 'Guidance for Potential Complainants' before completing this form. You can use this form to make a complaint about a breach of the relevant council's Code of Members Conduct.
Equal Opportunities Form
Equal Opportunities Form (410kb)
Please complete and return this monitoring form with any complaint form.
Local Determinations Sub-Committee - Press Notice
Local Determinations Sub-Committee - Press Notice (42kb)
A meeting was held on 22nd/23rd May 2006 to hear complaint against North Horsham Parish Councillor Peter Paffett. This is a copy of the notice required under The Local Authorities (Code of Conduct)(Local Determination)Regulations 2003.
Local Determinations Sub-Committee - Notice of Decision
Local Determinations Sub-Committee - Notice of Decision (178kb)
A meeting was held on 22nd/23rd May 2006 to hear a complaint against North Horsham Parish Councillor Peter Paffett. This is a copy of the Notice of Decision.