Question

If you have a councillor that is always causing strife with in the council what is the best way to deal with it.

Answer 1

You have how ever months until the next electoral process in your particular area in my opinion, and i completely agree with your question. It is frustrating to add that even with the revised Code of Conduct those that are persistent that they have a sole right to be Judge Advocate for all that is within their Domain are determined to continue regardless of recompense.

Comments

As a Chair with the support of a number of fellow Councillors I am in the process of referring a Councillor to the Monitoring Officer. It is very stressful and we are not optimistic no matter how justified we feel we are given the limited sanctions available.

Answer 2

What do you mean by "causing strife"? If their actions constitute a breach of the Code of Conduct, you should refer them to the Monitoring Officer.