Part 5 - Members' Protocol on Gifts and Hospitality

1.1         The Members’ Code of Conduct provides, by way of guidance to Members of Local Authorities, recommended standards of conduct in carrying out their duties and in their relationship with the Council and the Council's Officers.

1.2         In relation to gifts and hospitality, the Code requires you to register with the Monitoring Officer any gift and hospitality worth £25 or more you have received.

1.3         This protocol is written to provide all County Councillors with guidance on issues regarding gifts and hospitality and to set out the arrangements for recording offers which Members receive in a register.