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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.
LA/DG/4640
Preparing for Elected Office in Scottish Local Government
The Improvement Service has developed a short course in partnership with the Open University for people who are considering standing to become a councillor. Elected Members are asked to share and promote this free resource to anyone who might be interested in standing for elected office in Scottish Local Government. The course helps potential candidates understand: what councils in Scotland do, including their powers and the broad financial context that they operate...
LA/CES/4565
LA/SI/4602
Guidance on the Model Code of Conduct for Members of Devolved Public Bodies
The Standards Commission has reviewed and updated its Guidance on the Model Code of Conduct for Members of Devolved Public Bodies in light of some queries received and feedback provided at recent training events. The revised version can be found here.
Video for Council Officers on Councillors’ Code of Conduct
The Standards Commission has produced a video for council officers on the main provisions of the Councillors’ Code of Conduct. The video aims to promote and enhance their understanding of what is expected, in terms of the Code, so that they can help elected members comply with its provisions. The video can be found on the Stan...
The Right to Freedom of Expression
The Right to Freedom of Expression What is the right to freedom of expression? The right to freedom of expression is outlined in Article 10 of the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR), which was incorporated into UK law by the Human Rights Act 1998. Article 10 of the ECHR states: “Everyone has the right to freedom of expression. This right shall include freedom to hold opinions and to receive and impart information and ideas without interference by pub...
Advice Note for Members on Distinguishing Between their Strategic Role and any Operational Work
The Standards Commission has reviewed and updated its Advice Note for Members of Devolved Public Bodies on Distinguishing Between their Strategic Role and any Operational Work. The Advice Note now makes it clear that: What may be strategic and what may be operational can vary between different public bodies, depending on their size and the sector in which they operate. The distinction between what is strategic and operational may also alter if the size or remit of the member&rsqu...
