STANDING ORDER 9: MOTIONS ON NOTICE
Councillor D P Holley to move –
“that this Council deplores any inappropriate use by a Councillor of computer equipment provided by the Council for the sending of e-mails involving the use of pseudonyms for the purpose of anonymity and any such conduct be reported to the Standards Board for England as a breach of the Members’ Code of Conduct”.
Minutes:
It was moved by the Leader, Councillor D P Holley and duly seconded –
“that this Council deplores any inappropriate use by a Councillor of computer equipment provided by the Council for the sending of e-mails involving the use of pseudonyms for the purpose of anonymity and any such conduct be reported to the Standards Board for England as a breach of the Members’ Code of Conduct.”
The following amendment to the Motion was moved by Councillor C W Looker and duly seconded –
“that the words after the word “that” in the first line to the word “computer” in the second line be deleted and the words “the Standards Committee be requested to consider what action might be taken to prevent the use by Councillors of pseudonyms, for the purpose of anonymity, whilst accessing internet services with” be inserted; and
that all of the words after the word “Council” in the second line be deleted.”
On being put to the vote the amendment was declared to be LOST. On being put to the vote the Motion was declared to be CARRIED.