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.
New Standards Commission Member
12th March 2025
The Standards Commission is delighted to welcome its newest Member, Malcolm Bell.
A retired senior police officer, Mr Bell was an elected councillor and Convener of Shetland Islands Council for 10 years until 2022, working under and promoting the Councillors' Code of Conduct.
Mr Bell is an experienced investigator and has extensive governance experience. Amongst his previous appointments, he was Vice-Chair of NHS Shetland, President of the Scottish Provosts Association, has chaired both child and adult protection committees and was a director of the Improvement Service Ltd. for seven years.
He is currently a member of the Accounts Commission for Scotland. Mr Bell has been an Honorary Sheriff for 15 years and was recently appointed a Justice of the Peace.
