a)         To receive declarations of non pecuniary interests in respect of items on this agenda

For reference:  Having declared their non pecuniary interest members may remain in the meeting and speak and, vote on the matter in question.  A completed disclosure of interests form should be returned to the Clerk before the conclusion of the meeting.

b)        To receive declarations of disclosable pecuniary interests in respect of items on this agenda

For reference:  Where a Member has a disclosable pecuniary interest he/she must leave the meeting during consideration of the item.  However, the Member may remain in the meeting to make representations, answer questions or give evidence if the public have a right to do so, but having done so the Member must then immediately leave the meeting, may not vote and must not improperly seek to influence the outcome of the matter.  A completed disclosure of interests form should be returned to the Clerk before the conclusion of the meeting.

(Please Note:  If Members and Officers wish to seek advice on any potential interests they may have, they should contact Governance Support or Legal Services prior to the meeting.)

Teresa Buckley gave an overview on registering and declaring interests to ensure openness and transparency of the decisions of the Board.  As Members of the Board each person would be required to register their interests within 28 days, which would then be published on the Council’s website.  It was noted that Members were familiar with requirements around interests and did not feel the need for training at this time but agreed that they would contact Teresa Buckley for any advice or guidance they may require in the future.

Action:

To circulate the Model Code of Conduct and blank Register of Interest Form to Members of the Board for them to complete within 28 days – Teresa Buckley.