Agenda

To be apprised of any changes to the membership of the Committee in accordance with Council Procedure Rule 4.  This rule should only apply to the Standards Committee in exceptional circumstances and if the nominated substitute has been appropriately trained.

If a Member requires advice on Declarations of Interest, he/she is advised to contact the Legal and Democratic Services Manager in advance of the meeting.   (For the assistance of members a checklist for the use in considering their position on any particular item is included at the end of this agenda sheet).

Note: No other business is permitted unless, by reason of special circumstances, which shall be specified at the meeting, the Chairman is of the opinion that the item(s) should be considered as a matter of urgency.

Residents of West Lancashire, on giving notice, may address the meeting to make representations on any item on the agenda except where the public and press are to be excluded during consideration of the item.  The deadline for submission is 5.00pm on Friday 10 March 2023.  A copy of the public speaking protocol and form to be completed is attached.

To receive as a correct record the minutes of the last meeting of the Committee held on Tuesday 20 September 2022.

To consider the report of the Legal and Democratic Services Manager.

To consider the draft report for Council on 5 April 2023 of Simon Goacher (Independent Legal Adviser) on behalf of the Chief Operating Officer.