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The Standards Commission is an independent body whose purpose is to encourage high ethical standards in public life through the promotion and enforcement of Codes of Conduct for councillors and those appointed to the boards of devolved public bodies.
Standards Commission - Role and Remit (BSL Video)
11th September 2018
We are pleased to announce the production of a BSL video, which contains information about the role and remit of the Standards Commission. Information about how to make a complaint to the Commissioner for Ethical Standards in Public life in Scotland (CESPLS) that a councillor or member of a devolved public body has breached their respective Code of Conduct is included, along with the CESPLS contact details. An explanation that the CESPLS will investigate any such complaint and will refer it to the Standards Commission for adjudication if he considers there has been a breach of a Code of Conduct is also provided. The video can be accessed on our Facebook page.
