Members of the Authority are subject to a code of conduct which governs their conduct when acting as a Member undertaking official duties.

The Standards Committee promotes high standards of conduct and deals with complaints against Members.

The code of conduct includes provisions requiring members:-

• to register certain interests
• to declare interest at meetings
• to declare any gifts and hospitality received exceeding £25 in value
• not to take part in a meeting where they have a prejudicial interest
• to treat others with respect, not to disclose confidential information and not to bring their authority or office into disrepute

The obligations are set out in full in the code of conduct

Complaints that a member may have breached the code of conduct are first considered by the Referrals Sub-Committee of the Standards Committee.

Helpful hints about making a complaint

If you wish to make a complaint it is suggested that you first read the Guidance for Complainants. You may submit your complaint to the Monitoring Officer of the Authority who will refer it to the Referrals Sub-Committee of the Standards Committee. Your complaint must be in writing and provide details about your complaint.

Note that this procedure only relates to complaints about an individual member of the Authority. It does not apply to complaints about the police or employees of the Authority

For convenience a complaint form may be used.

If you require assistance in making a complaint please contact the Monitoring Officer who will help you.

Other documents

The Standards Committee have approved detailed procedures for considering and investigating complaints and conducting hearings.

	Code of Conduct July 2007
	Complaints form
	Hearings procedure
	Information for potential complainants
	Investigations procedure
	Referrals and review procedure

For further information contact: Michael Blamire-Brown, Monitoring Officer, West Midlands Police Authority, Telephone 0121 643 5143, Email: m.blamirebrown@west-midlands.pnn.police.uk