Outcome of Code of Conduct Complaint
Following a self-referral from Councillor John Halsall and a formal complaint received into the same matter, an investigation was conducted.
It was determined that Councillor Halsall had failed to follow Wokingham Borough Council’s Code of Conduct with regard to his Register of Interests and that Councillor Halsall should be formally censured in writing and the Monitoring Officer be instructed to arrange training for the Member concerned.
In accordance with Rule 9.1.16.3 of the Council’s Constitution the decision notice was published on the Council’s website on 11 March 2020. The Constitution also requires that the matter is reported to the next meeting of the Council. In relation to this complaint there is no further action required.
RECOMMENDATION: That Council notes that Councillor John Halsall was found to be in breach of the Member Code of Conduct.