1. Appeals Committee - Constitution - Chapter 1, The Articles

1.1.  The Appeals Committee will make decisions on any appeal under the Council’s employment procedures.

1.2.  The Appeals Committee will make decisions on any appeal by a member who is the subject of a complaint under the Code of Conduct.

1.3.  When considering the appeal the Appeals Committee will have regard to the relevant legislation and guidance applicable to the relevant issue and conduct its process in accordance with that it may: Uphold the original decision of the decision maker or committee; Uphold the original decision of the original decision maker or committee and substitute the decision with one which the Appeals Committee considers appropriate; Overturn the decision of the original decision maker or Committee.

1.4.  The Appeals Committee will comprise of any 3 Members of the Council and 3 substitutes may be appointed EXCEPT when dealing with an appeal of a decision of the Standards Sub- Committee, the Appeals Committee will comprise of the Chairman of the Governance Committee and 2 Members of the Governance Committee who were not involved in the original decision.