About Us
The Standards Commission is an independent body whose purpose is to encourage high ethical standards in public life through the promotion and enforcement of Codes of Conduct for councillors and those appointed to the boards of devolved public bodies.
Amended Advice Notes
27th May 2020
We’ve amended the following three Advice Notes for Councillors on:
· Distinguishing between Strategic and Operational Matters
· The Application of Article 10 of the ECHR
· Bullying and Harassment
The amendments aim to strengthen the provisions concerning respect, bullying and harassment and how these are interpreted.
