To consider a report of the Monitoring Officer.

The Monitoring Officersubmitted a report in the light of a number concerns raised by Members in relation to the requirements relating to the publication of Members’ addresses on the Declaration of Interests Register. The report considered the current position and set out a proposal to consult with Members on a number of options relating to how such matters could be dealt with in future.

In discussion, a number of differing views were put forward on the approach which should be adopted; and it was agreed that these should be submitted to the formal consultation process for which the report’s recommendations provided.

RESOLVED –

(1)      That the content of the report be noted.

(2)      That the proposal be noted to consult with Members on the options detailed in the report.