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E-Learning Modules & Videos
In order to aid understanding of certain key aspects of the Codes of Conduct, the Standards Commission is developing a series of interactive training modules. The modules should take no longer than 10 minutes to complete, and can be accessed by clicking on the links below: When do the Codes apply?
Case studies
Examples of decisions the Standards Commission has made can be found below. RESPECT AND COURTESY What happened?The councillor made offensive comments to two members of the public in social media posts. In an email exchange regarding the social media posts, the councillor also made abusive and discriminatory remarks towards a council officer. What did the Standards Commission decide?The Standards Commission a...
Cases
How Cases are Referred to Us The Ethical Standards Commissioner (ESC) sends a report to the Standards Commission, following the completion of an investigation into an allegation that a councillor or member of a devolved public body has contravened their respective Code of Conduct (being either the Councillors' Code of Conduct or the public body's Code of Conduct, which is based on the Model Code of Conduct). The report is sent in accordance with sections 10 and 14 of t...
Standard Presentations & Training
Standard Presentations The Standards Commission has produced standard training presentations on: The Councillors' Code of Conduct The Model Code of Conduct for Members of Devolved Public Bodies These can be accessed from the table below. Training for Councillors and Members of Devolved Public Bodies The Standards Commission provides guidance and support to assist councillors and members of devolved public bodies to act in acco...
Information for Respondents
Guidance for Respondents This video provides an overview of the Hearing process and explains what will happen before, during and after the Hearing. If you have received notification from the Standards Commission that you are to be the subject of a Hearing, you should read carefully the following information.&n...
Advice Notes & Resources
The Standards Commission for Scotland works with a variety of stakeholders to promote the ethical standards framework and adherence to the Codes of Conduct. Work we undertake includes: producing, issuing and promoting relevant, accessible and comprehensive guidance and educational materials for councillors and members of devolved public bodies; providing training and advice to councillors and members of devolved public bodies on the Codes of...
Surveys
The Standards Commission occasionally undertakes surveys to obtain the views of stakeholders on aspects of our work, including proposed changes to our guidance. The Standards Commission issued surveys to board members and the Standards Officers of all devolved public bodies in Scotland in April 2022. The intention was to learn about both members’ and Standards Officers’ experiences with the ethical standards framework and, in particular, their experiences of board memb...
Guide to Information
Standards Commission's Guide to Information (Publication Scheme.) The Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 requires Scottish public authorities to produce and maintain a publication scheme. Authorities are under a legal obligation to: publish the classes of information that they make routinely available: and tell the public how to access the information and whether information is available free of charge or if a payment is due what cha...
Guidance
Guidance issued by the Standards Commission for Scotland The Standards Commission publishes Guidance Notes to assist Councillors and Members of Devolved Public Bodies in the interpretation of the Councillors' and Members' Codes of Conduct.
Links to Other Organisations
The Standards Commission works with other organisations within the ethical standards framework in order to promote the Codes of Conduct and ensure the highest possible standards are attained in public life in Scotland. These organisations include: The Ethical Standards Commissioner The Standards Commission cannot begin an investigation into a councillor or member of a devolved public body, or advise how an existing investigation is progressing. This...
