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Councillors standing for election
With the election for the Scottish Parliament fast approaching, it seems a good time to remind any councillors who are standing for election as an MSP that they must still comply with the Councillors’ Code of Conduct while they remain in post. Councillors, as elected representatives, are responsible for making strategic decisions and for scrutinising how their local authorities deliver essential services. They are also responsible for undertaking casework on behalf of constituent...
Video on when the Codes of Conduct apply and what they cover
The Standards Commission has produced a short video explaining when the Codes of Conduct for councillors and members of devolved public bodies apply and what they cover. The video can be found on this page. We have also produced a Card for councillors to download and provide to constituents to explain when the Councillors’ Code of Conduct applies, in order to help manage expectatio...
Blog: The Ethical Standards Framework in Scotland
The Ethical Standards Framework in Scotland The existing ethical standards framework in Scotland for councillors and members of devolved public bodies, was established in 2000 by the enactment of The Ethical Standards in Public Life etc. Scotland Act 2000 (2000 Act). The 2000 Act requires Ministers to issue, with the approval of the Scottish Parliament, Codes of Conduct for councillors and board members of devolved public bodies (which include health boards, col...
Online session for council officers on the Councillors’ Code of Conduct
The Standards Commission is holding an online awareness and training session for council officers on the provisions in the Councillors’ Code of Conduct on Friday 22 May from 10:00 to 11:30. If you are a council officer and are interested in attending please ask your Monitoring Officer for the joining link. Alternatively, please email enquiries@standardscommission.org.uk.
