Monitoring Officer
Kingston upon Thames is currently focused on strengthening its ethical standards regime by appointing additional Independent Persons to advise the Monitoring Officer.
In November 2025, Kingston upon Thames' Audit, Governance and Standards Committee recommended appointing Graham Kitchen and Michael Turner as additional Independent Persons, and extending Gary Roger's existing term. These individuals are intended to advise the Monitoring Officer on matters relating to the Member Code of Conduct.
Independent Persons provide impartial advice on the conduct of elected and co-opted members, with their views taken into account before the Council makes decisions on investigating misconduct allegations. No further meetings are currently scheduled to discuss this topic.
Key facts
- In November 2025, the Audit, Governance and Standards Committee recommended appointing Graham Kitchen and Michael Turner as Independent Persons. Source
- The committee also recommended extending Gary Roger's term as an Independent Person in November 2025. Source
- Independent Persons advise the Monitoring Officer on matters relating to the Member Code of Conduct. Source
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