This guidance covers the 468 local authorities in England. Local authorities that fall within the remit of the Standards Board are county councils, district councils, metropolitan districts, unitary authorities, London boroughs and the Greater London Authority.
General downloads (open in new window)
- Guidance on standards committees (141 kb)
- Standards committee determinations (463 kb)
- Standards committee determinations model template (51 kb)
- Local investigations (87 kb)
- How to conduct an investigation (103 kb)
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Downloads relating to the Code of Conduct 2007 (open in new window)
- The Code of Conduct: Guide for members - May 2007 (154 kb)
- Pocket guide to the Code of Conduct 2007 (87 kb)
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Downloads relating to the Code of Conduct 2001 (open in new window)
- Guide to Part III of the Local Government Act 2000 (55 kb)
- How do I register and declare interests, and register gifts and hospitality? (78 kb)
- Lobby groups, dual-hatted members and the Code of Conduct (68 kb)
- The Code to Protect You (524 kb)
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For additional copies of guidance material, email publications@standardsboard.gov.uk or call 0845 078 8181.
External links (open in new window)
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