Under the Local Government Act 2000, the Council is required to have a Standards Committee to promote and maintain high standards of conduct amongst elected and co-opted Members of the Authority. A vacancy for three, possibly four, independent members exists and therefore the Council is now seeking applications from any person who wishes to be considered for discharging this important role.
Certain eligibility criteria will have to be met by successful applicants; full details of the criteria are listed in the information pack for applicants.
Due to the nature of the work of the Standards Committee, any independent member must:-
- Be of good character and integrity
- Have listening skills
- Have ability to understand and weigh up evidence
- Have ability to come to an objective view and explain that view by reference to the evidence
- Have teamworking skills
- Have respect for others and an understanding of diverse issues
- Be discrete
- Not actively participate in local or national politics
- Not have had significant previous disputes with the Authority
- Not have a close relationship with any member/officer of the Authority
There is an allowance (currently £198 per day) for attending meetings and certain, specified events.
The Authority is an Equal Opportunity employer and provider of services and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
Any person wishing to apply to become an independent member should apply to Gareth Owens, Monitoring Officer, Flintshire County Council, County Hall, Mold, Flintshire, CH7 6NR, Telephone (01352) 702411, e-mail [email protected] for an application form.
Closing date for receipt of applications will be 1 February, 2013.
