To receive an oral update from the Director of Legal & Democratic Services / Monitoring Officer on significant local Standards issues, if any.

The Monitoring Officer (MO) confirmed that there were no local standards issues raised since the last meeting 4 March 2015.

The MO attended the Monitoring Officer conference which looked at the new national standards for local authorities. The MO informed the committee that Trafford Council’s Code of Conduct and processes are in line with the new standards.

The MO gave the Committee a brief overview of The Hansard Society’s Audit of Political Engagement noting how the report highlights the importance of maintaining a good relationship with the community.

RESOLVED: That the report be noted.

To receive an oral update from the Director of Legal & Democratic Services / Monitoring Officer on significant local Standards issues, if any.

The Monitoring Officer informed the committee that guidance around publicity during the PURDA period was to be sent out to members.