The Standards Committee promotes and maintains high standards of conduct by members of the Police Authority and assists Members to observe the Authority's Code of Conduct. They advise the Police Authority on any adoption or revision of a local Code of Conduct and monitor and advise the Police Authority on the effective implementation of the Code, including arranging for the training of members on such issues as the treatment of personal interests, and on conduct matters more generally.

In the light of the new model code, the committee decide the arrangements for members to receive dispensations to speak on, or participate in, matters in which they have an interest. They also approve and keep under review "whistle blowing" procedures insofar as they relate to members.

The committee provides support to the Monitoring Officer in discharging his role in respect of standards of conduct and behaviour including considering any reports from the Monitoring Officer on any matter referred to the Committee from the Standards Board, or otherwise relating to ethical standards.

It is up to the committee to decide all matters, including procedures for the proper investigation of alleged breaches of conduct relating primarily to conduct and propriety referred to it by the Monitoring Officer.