Standards and Governance. 7.1 There will be an on-going commitment to promoting high standards of conduct of members and co-opted members of Local Councils and the Borough Council as required by the Xxxxxxxx Xxx 0000, section 27. This will be based on the Xxxxx Principles that are appended to the Kent Code of Conduct and the Code of Conduct issued by the National Association of Local Councils. In addition, two members of the Local Councils will sit on the Borough Council’s Audit and Governance Committee. 7.2 The Local Councils and the Borough Council discharge distinct statutory functions, having autonomy over their governance arrangements. Both undertake to ensure that the public administration of their Councils and the discharge of their functions are undertaken effectively in line with statutory requirements, supported by appropriate policies and procedures.
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Samples: Collaboration Agreement, Collaboration Agreement, Collaboration Agreement
