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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.

"When the Code Applies" card

22nd July 2024

The Standards Commission has produced a Card for members of the public, which explains when the Councillors' Code of Conduct does and does not apply. A copy of the Card can be found here.