Consists of
three members of the National Park Authority and three independent
members, recruited through advertisement and interview. It
meets as needed (but at least once a year) and is responsible
for:
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Carrying out legal functions conferred on the
Committee by or under statute.
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Advising the National Park Authority on procedural
arrangements for dealing with complaints made to the
Ombudsman.
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Reviewing the Authority’s involvement on
outside bodies.
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Advising on how to secure and promote high standards
of conduct in the Authority’s business.
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Advising on the whistle blowing policy.
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Receiving reports from the Monitoring
Officer.
Members of the public are welcome to
attend these meetings (subject to any information exempt under
Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972 – Exemption for
disclosure of documents) and you can also apply to speak under the
Authority’s
Public Speaking Scheme