Monitoring Officer
Councils are currently addressing governance, risk, and constitutional matters, areas relevant to the Monitoring Officer's role in ensuring legality and propriety.
Barnet's Governance, Audit, Risk Management and Standards Committee (GARMS) met in September 2026 to discuss corporate complaints, the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman, and the council's risk profile. These discussions relate to the Monitoring Officer's responsibility for ensuring legality and propriety in decision-making processes.
Barnet Council also approved updates to its constitution in March 2026, including changes to its petition scheme and rules for land transactions. Croydon Council's Appointments & Disciplinary Committee recommended approval of the 2026-27 Pay Policy Statement in January 2026, outlining remuneration for Chief Officers.
The Monitoring Officer is a statutory role responsible for advising the council on its code of conduct and ensuring the legality and propriety of its decision-making processes.
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