The Codes of Conduct cover areas of individual behaviour such as members not abusing their position or not misusing their authority's resources. In addition, there are rules governing disclosure of interest and withdrawal from meetings where members have relevant interests. Members are also required to record their financial and other interests.

Changes to the complaints procedure

From 08 May 2008 the responsibility for considering complaints that a member may have breached the Code of Conduct is moving to the standards committees of local authorities.

What this means to you

After 08 May 2008 if you want to complain about the conduct of a member of Tamworth Borough Council, you must submit your complaint to:

Chair of the Assessment Sub-Committee
C/o The Monitoring Officer
Tamworth Borough Council
Marmion House
Lichfield Street
Tamworth
B79 7BZ

The assessment sub-committee can only deal with complaints about the behaviour of a member. It will not deal with complaints about things that are not covered by the members' Code of Conduct. If you make a complaint to the assessment sub-committee it must be about why you think a member has not followed the Code of Conduct.

To the right you will see a menu showing Members Code of Conduct along with the Complaints Form that will need to be completed and returned.