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LA/E/3517
Register of Interests for Helen Donaldson
Information for Witnesses
The Standards Commission has produced some information outlining what you can expect at a Hearing if you have been asked to appear as a witness for either the Ethical Standards Commissioner or a Respondent, or if you have been cited to appear by the Standards Commission. The Standards Commission's Guidance Note for Witnesses (which can be downloaded from the table below) explains the process in greater detail. If you have any questions about appearing as a witness, or the...
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...
Our Service
The Standards Commission aims to serve the public interest and maintain confidence in the ethical standards framework. We recognise that a key element of achieving our aims is to listen to those who are, or have been, affected by the work that we do and, in turn, the service we provide. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any queries or suggestions about our work and/or the ethical standards framework. If you have dealt with the Standards Commission, we...
Statutory Reporting
The Standards Commission is obliged by legislation to publish certain information. Details about the legislation is noted below, along with required information. Public Sector Equality Duty The Standards Commission for Scotland is aware of and complies with its duties under the Equality Act 2010. In its decisions and operations, the Standards Commission has regard to the need to: Eliminate unlawful discrimination, harassment and victimisation and any...
Health and Social Care Integration Joint Boards
Cases - Interim Suspensions
Section 21 of the Ethical Standards in Public Life etc. (Scotland) Act 2000 provides the Standards Commission with the power to impose an interim suspension on a councillor or member of a devolved public body on receipt of an interim report from the Ethical Standards Commissioner (ESC) about an ongoing investigation. Information outlining how the Standards Commission makes any decision under Section 21 and the procedures it will follow in doing so, should any such a report be received from th...
Houses, Land and Buildings
(i) I have a registrable interest where I own or have any other right or interest in houses, land and buildings, which may be significant to, of relevance to, or bear upon, the work and operation of my public body. (ii) I accept that, when deciding whether or not I need to register any interest I have in houses, land or buildings, the test to be applied is whether a member of the public, with knowledge of the relevant facts, would reasonably regard the interest as being so significant...
