Independent Person
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Independent person
Independent persons are people appointed to provide advice to the council on its code of conduct for councillors and in relation to any complaints made under the code. They cannot be employees or members of the council.
They are not legally subject to the code of conduct, but they are expected to observe the principles governing councillors’ behaviour in carrying out their duties. They are required to provide their views on complaints, may also be asked to advise councillors themselves, and will attend meetings of the Standards Sub-Committee in an advisory, non-voting capacity when necessary. The initial appointment will be for a period of 3 years.
The role
Independent person
Independent persons are people appointed to provide advice to the council on its code of conduct for councillors and in relation to any complaints made under the code. They cannot be employees or members of the council.
They are not legally subject to the code of conduct, but they are expected to observe the principles governing councillors’ behaviour in carrying out their duties. They are required to provide their views on complaints, may also be asked to advise councillors themselves, and will attend meetings of the Standards Sub-Committee in an advisory, non-voting capacity when necessary. The initial appointment will be for a period of 3 years.
Payments to co-opted members and independent persons
The independent persons are entitled an allowance.
To apply
Please upload your CV and supporting statement addressing your experience and skills against the requirements set out in the role profile.
Or for a conversation about this opportunity please email Allan Wells, Specialist Governance Lawyer, [contact hidden]
Additional salary details
A fixed allowance of £1,203 per annum is payable for each year of appointment together with the reimbursement of travel expenses.
Recruitment timetable
Closing date: Sunday 18 December 2022
Interviews will take place in January 2023
Attachments
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