The Standards Committee’s general functions are to promote and maintain high standards of conduct among Councillors and to assist Councillors in observing the Code of Conduct.
Other functions of the Committee include:
- advising and arranging training on matters relating to the Code of Conduct and monitoring its operation
- considering applications from Councillors for dispensation to participate in discussions in which they have an interest
- considering cases of misconduct referred to them by the Public Services Ombudsman for Wales.
The Standards Committee exercises these functions in respect of the County Council and Town and Community Councils in Ceredigion. The Committee has nine members in total (five independent members, two County Councillors and two Community Councillors).
Standards Committee meetings generally take place once a month although meetings can sometimes be convened more frequently if urgent matters arise.
Interviews will be conducted by a specially constituted Panel, comprising of a lay member, two existing independent members and two Councillors. The Panel will be looking for applicants with a high level of personal integrity and a commitment to promoting and upholding high standards. The successful candidates will be able to demonstrate independence and impartiality in addressing the Committee’s work and will not have any personal or professional connection with the Council. Other essential qualities include the ability to analyse and evaluate issues and to reach reasoned and objective decisions.
Application packs can be obtained from:
Standards Officer
Neuadd Cyngor Ceredigion
Penmorfa
Aberaeron
SA46 0PA
Tel: 01545 572068
E-mail: [email protected]
The closing date for applications is 18 May 2011 and interviews are likely to take place on 17 June 2011
