Motion

Motion TitleCode of Conduct and the Guide to the Rules Relating to the Conduct of Members

Motion TextThat this Assembly (a) affirms its commitment to high ethical standards and to the Code of Conduct and the Guide to the Rules Relating to the Conduct of Members agreed by the Assembly on Tuesday 23 June 2015; (b) agrees that, pursuant to Standing Order 69, amended by the Assembly on 14 March 2016, Rules 4 and 5 of the Code of Conduct are amended to read as follows: ‘4. You shall register in the Assembly’s Register of Members’ Interests details of all registrable interests. A registrable interest means any interest specified in Chapter 1 of the Guide to the Rules. [The categories of registrable interest are set out in Schedule 1.]’ ‘5. You shall declare, whether in Assembly proceedings or in any approach to a Minister, public representative, public body or public official, any relevant interest which might reasonably be thought to influence your approach to the matter under consideration. A relevant interest means an interest to which Chapter 2 of the Guide to the Rules applies, and may include a registrable interest.’ and; (c) notes that it will be necessary for the Committee on Standards and Privileges to update the Guide to the Rules to take account of these and other minor or consequential amendments.

Motion CategoryCommittee Motion

Date Tabled to Business Office08/06/2016

Date Selected By Committee21/06/2016

Date of Plenary Debate28/06/2016