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Who We Are
The Standards Commission comprises a Convener and four Commission Members who are appointed by the Parliamentary corporation. The Standards Commission employs four staff, led by an Executive Director. The organisation's current structure can be downloaded as a pdf. Information about the Stand...
Dispensations
Dispensations Section 5 of both the Councillors' and Members' Codes of Conduct deal with Declarations of Interests and set out the circumstances in which a councillor or member of a devolved public body would be required to declare a financial or non-financial interest and withdraw from discussion and voting upon any item that interest related to. In some very limited circumstances dispensations may be granted by the Standards Commission in relation to the existence of financi...
Standards Updates
The Standards Commission's quarterly Standards Updates contain news and information on matters concerning the ethical standards framework, including events being held and work being undertaken. Details of projects the Standards Commission is involved in and information we have gathered from workshops and training sessions are included. The Standards Updates also contain details of recent Hearings including the outcome and any learning points for councillors and member...
Public Bodies
The public bodies covered by the Ethical Standards in Public Life etc. (Scotland) Act 2000 (the 2000 Act) are required to produce their own Code of Conduct, based on the Model Code of Conduct for Members of the Boards of Devolved Public Bodies. Links to the home page of the web...
Information for the media
All media enquiries should be directed to: enquiries@standardscommission.org.uk . Role of the Standards Commission The role of the Standards Commission is to encourage high ethical standards in public life. We do that by promoting the Codes of Conduct for councillors and board members of devolved public bodies (such as Health Boards). We provide guidance and training, and answer queries,...
Hearing Procedures, Rules and Guidance
Hearing Rules and Guidance The Hearing Process Guide and Rules (Hearing Rules) applies when the Standards Commission, after receiving a report from the Ethical Standards Commissioner (ESC), decides to hold a Hearing. Section 16 of the Ethical Standards in Public Life etc. (Scotland) Act 2000 (the 2000 Act)...
How to Complain about a Breach of the Code of Conduct
Making a complaint Please note that the Standards Commission does not have the power to investigate a complaint unless it has been referred by the Ethical Standards Commissioner (ESC). Therefore, if you wish to make a complaint about a councillor or member of a devolved public body, you must make it to the ESC. Information on how to do so is available on the ESC's website at http://www.ethicalstandards....
Consultation Documents
The Standards Commission is committed to providing a response to any consultation that impacts on the ethical standards framework and standards in public life. In addition, the Standards Commission regularly undertakes consultations and share responses on issues that impact the ethical standards framework, including any proposals to change the Guidance to the Codes of Conduct. Current Consultations There are no current consultations. Past...
Remuneration
(i) I will register any work for which I receive, or expect to receive, payment. I have a registrable interest where I receive remuneration by virtue of being: a) employed;b) self-employed;c) the holder of an office;d) a director of an undertaking;e) a partner in a firm;f) appointed or nominated by my public body to another body; org) engaged in a trade, profession or vocation or any other work. (ii) I understand that in relation to (i) above,...
Survey on the Hearing Process
We are keen to ensure that we reflect best practice and are continually striving to improve our processes in respect of how we manage and conduct Hearings. If you are someone who has attended a Hearing and/or has been involved in the process within the past 6 months (commencing January 2016), we are interested in your views and feedback on the different aspects of the Hearing. We would, therefore, be grateful if you would consider completing a short survey, which is broken down i...
