Independent Persons

7 months ago


Witney, United Kingdom West Oxfordshire District Council Full time

**Appointments Independent Persons for Standards Matters (x2)**

West Oxfordshire District Council is dedicated to maintaining and enhancing West Oxfordshire as one of the best places to live, work and visit in the UK. We provide a range of important services including waste and recycling collections, planning, housing, leisure, community safety and environmental health. The Council has an ambitious Council Plan focussed on a range of important priorities including climate action, strong local communities, and a vibrant district economy. We want to deliver excellent modern services whilst ensuring the financial sustainability of the Council. We also want to continue working in close partnership with our local communities and other important partners.

We are currently looking for Independent Persons who can help strengthen our governance and assist in fulfilling our statutory duties relating to members of the Council, specifically:

- Independent Persons to assist with standards matters (x2)

Independent Persons for Standards

The Council promotes and maintains high standards of conduct through its Monitoring Officer. Under the Localism Act 2011, the Council has adopted a Members’ Code of Conduct, which reflects the Nolan Principles of Public Life.

The Council has arrangements in place for dealing with any allegations that the Code has been breached by an elected member of West Oxfordshire District Council or one of the town or parish councils in the district. The Act requires that, before a decision is taken on an allegation, the Council’s Monitoring Officer seeks the views of a duly appointed Independent Person.

Independent Persons also have a further role and are involved if the authority is considering dismissing one of its statutory officers (the Head of Paid Service/Chief Executive, Chief Finance Officer or Monitoring Officer).

Independent Persons must be able to act objectively, impartially and in confidence, making reasoned judgements based on evidence. They should have a demonstrable interest in local democracy and local government, and an enthusiasm to develop a sound understanding of the ethical and regulatory framework relating to member standards.
- Terms of appointment_

2 Independent persons will be appointed for a term of up to 4 years. Travel expenses and/or an allowance of £75 for up to four hours, and £150 for more than four hours can be claimed.

**Selection**

Please note that you are not eligible for appointment to either role if:

- you are a member or officer of any local authority, this includes town and parish councils;
- you have a close personal relationship with a member or officer of the Council;
- you work for an organisation that receives grants from the Council;
- you are under 18 years of age.

Priority will be given to applicants who live or work in the West Oxfordshire District Council area.



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