To consider a report of the Corporate Director, Governance and Community Strategy.

The Corporate Director, Governance and Community Strategy was in attendance to present a report which sought approval for the Corporate Governance Code. Members noted that no significant changes had been made since the Committee had previously reviewed the draft version; and it was accordingly agreed that the Code be approved. In response to a query regarding the applicability of the Performance Development Review process to elected Members as well as officers, it was agreed that this issue would be referred to the Chair of the Member Development Panel to consider.

            RESOLVED – That the Corporate Governance Code be approved.