Independent Member – Ethics & Standards Committee

Cyngor Sir Ceredigion County Council; Wales; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in Wales is seeking two Independent Members for its Ethics & Standards Committee. This role is crucial for upholding integrity and high standards in local democracy. Candidates should possess integrity and sound judgement, with a commitment to making a positive impact in the community. The Committee supports adherence to the Code of Conduct and addresses allegations of misconduct. Applications are invited in both Welsh and English, encouraging diverse participation in public life.

Qualifications

• Integrity and sound judgement are essential for the role.
• Commitment to high standards in public life is required.
• Willingness to make a positive difference in Ceredigion.

Responsibilities

• Support adherence to the Code of Conduct.
• Hear allegations of misconduct and impose sanctions.
• Uphold integrity in local democracy.

Job description

We operate a bilingual policy. All applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.

Independent Member – Ethics & Standards Committee

Ceredigion County Council is seeking two Independent Members to join its Ethics and Standards Committee, established under the Standards Committees (Wales) Regulations 2001. The Committee plays a vital role in upholding integrity in local democracy by supporting adherence to the Code of Conduct, hearing allegations of misconduct, and imposing sanctions where necessary. We are looking for individuals with integrity, sound judgement, and a commitment to high standards in public life who want to make a positive difference in Ceredigion.

Further information about the Committee can be found on Ceredigion County Council website and details of the current vacancy is available on the Council’s jobs page. [e-mail]

Where you'll work

Democratic Services

We play a key role in ensuring the smooth and efficient management of the decision-making process of the Council, including support and advice to Councillors; PA, administrative and project management support to all service areas; facilitating elections; the communications team; translation and the Welsh Language policy officer. Our key functions include:

• Corporate Service Support: PA and Administrative support; Business support including project management and minute taking.
• Democratic Services: Councillors; Council, Cabinet, Overview and Scrutiny Committees and Regulatory Committees.
• Electoral Services: General and local elections; Management of electoral register.
• Communications Team: Manage communication activities corporately; support services in campaigns and projects; deal with the press and media; develop and issue press releases; manage social media pages.
• Translation: Documents and simultaneous translation.
• Welsh Language Standards: Operational; Policy making; Promotion; Monitoring; Service delivery.