Issue - meetings

Theft, fraud, corruption and bribery are all criminal offences; the Council was committed to the highest standards of integrity and would not tolerate them in any form. By having an anti fraud and anti corruption framework in place this demonstrated the Council’s zero tolerance to any form of fraudulent activity, it was therefore important that the existing framework was reviewed and updated to take into account new legislation, procedures and best practice.

It was suggested that the Strategy be updated to include reference to public accusations, for example any made via social media, and that members subject to such accusations be given relevant support/advice from the Council’s Monitoring Officer.

RESOLVED:

That the Council’s updated Counter Fraud & Corruption Strategy be approved, subject to an amendment with regards to public accusations against members as set out above.