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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,...
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...
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...
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 The Code of Conduct for Health and Social Care Integration Joint Board Members These can be accessed from the table below. Training for Councillors and Members of Devolved Public Bodies The Standards Commission provides guidanc...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Updated Standard Presentation to Elected Members
The Standards Commission has updated its Standard Presentation for Elected Members on the Councillors' Code of Conduct. This can be found under Training on the Education & Resources Menu or by clicking the link below: Standard Presentation to Elected Members on the Councillors' Code of Conduct
