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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.
New Advice Note for Local Authority Chairs
28th August 2025
The Standards Commission has published a new Advice Note for Local Authority Chairs. The Advice Note aims to provide guidance to local authority Chairs and Conveners on their role and responsibilities within the ethical standards framework. It is primarily intended to assist those who chair full Council Committee and Sub-Committee meetings and those who, from time to time, deputise for them.
The new Advice Note can be downloaded here: https://www.standardscommissionscotland.org.uk/education-and-resources/professional-briefings
