The Vale Of Glamorgan - Standards Committee Appointment Of Independent Members

PRESS ADVERT
STANDARDS COMMITTEE
APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT MEMBERS

The Vale of Glamorgan Council currently has one vacancy for an Independent Member of the Standards Committee. 
This is a statutory Committee which plays a crucial role in maintaining high ethical standards at County and Community Council levels. 
The role of the Committee briefy is to advise, assist and guide Members in the adoption, monitoring, operation, enforcement and review of various local Codes of Conduct, in particular the Code of Conduct for Members and other ethical guidance.
The Committee meets approximately six times a year for which fees are payable.
Suitable applicants will need to be able to demonstrate the following qualities and characteristics:

• Good listener but inquisitive
• Ability to weigh up conficting evidence and reach an effective conclusion
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Respect for others with an understanding of and respect for strong ethical values
• Integrity and good character.

A detailed knowledge of local government is not necessary although it would be an advantage if potential candidates were interested in matters relating to public life and services.

For an application form, or an informal discussion, please contact Debbie Marles, Monitoring Offcer on 01446 709402 or email dmarles@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk. Further details on the role and an application form can also be found at www.valeofglamorgan.gov.uk/ CommitteeVacancies.

The closing date for applications is: 23rd May 2024.

It is intended that interviews will take place during the last week of May and the frst week of June 2024.

The successful candidate will be expected to take up their appointment from 18th July 2024.

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