peterl
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Post by peterl on Mar 21, 2017 22:09:26 GMT
I was wondering if anyone had any experience of this so I know what the proper protocol is.
If someone applies for co-option to a parish council you are a member of, do you need to declare an interest if
1. They are a member of the same political party as you?
2. They are known to you because you have helped them with a problem they had?
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Crimson King
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Post by Crimson King on Mar 21, 2017 22:22:50 GMT
I'm reasonably sure that if your register of interests is up to date, you dont have to declare anything more unless it is a pecuniary interest which would require you to leave the meeting.
you might choose to declare a non pecuniary interest in the interest of openess and transparency but there is no requirement to do so or need to leave the meeting or not vote
That is the case on a district council. I believe we have at least one former parish clerk about who may be able to confirm if the rules are the same for parishes
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peterl
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Post by peterl on Mar 21, 2017 23:22:12 GMT
Alright, thanks for the input. In the past I've been advised to do so, but that was before the rules changed under the Localism Act. Some of the other councillors from their past behaviour may see anyone known by UKIP members as unsuitable so I don't want to have to declare it at the meeting if I don't have to.
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