AQW 4484/16-21 Written question to the Minister for Communities
To ask the Minister for Communities for an update on the review of the Code of Conduct for Councillors; and to outline the action he intends to take.
Asked by Naomi Long MLA on 3 October 2016
- Answered
- Written
- Tabled
- 3 October 2016
- Answer due by
- 18 October 2016
- Answered
- 12 October 20169 days after tabling
- Department
- Department for Communities
- Priority question
- No
Answer
An independent Review Group was established in November 2015, to carry out a review of Parts 3 (principles) and 8 (rules on decision-making) of the Code of Conduct.
The Review Group invited councils and local government bodies and organisations to give their views on the Code of Conduct.
The Review Group produced its final Report and recommendations in April 2016. I have considered this Report and will shortly issue a revised Code of Conduct, together with the Review Group’s Report, for public consultation.
The revised Code of Conduct must be laid before and approved by resolution of the Assembly before it can be issued and come into effect.