Applications invited for Independent Person role

Applications are invited for the opportunity to assist the Council of the Isles of Scilly to maintain high standards of conduct by Councillors and Co-Opted Members.

The successful applicant(s) will work closely with the Monitoring Officer and the Senior Officer: Democratic & Licensing from time to time to provide assistance in relation to complaints and issues arising from any breach of the Members Code of Conduct, and to provide their views on any other monitoring and conduct issues.

The successful applicant(s) will be politically neutral, tactful, have good interpersonal and analytical skills, together with being able to consider complex and sensitive information. Travel Costs are Available.

Closing date for applications: Friday 16 September 2016, 12 noon

An application pack is attached which contains full details about the appointment. Packs are also available from the Town Hall reception.

Completed application forms should be returned to the Senior Officer: Democratic & Licensing at the above address.

Please telephone Sue Pritchard on 01720 424008 for an informal discussion or email spritchard@scilly.gov.uk.

We cannot accept applications unless on an Application Form from the pack. Please note that canvassing of Members or Officers will disqualify you from consideration.

Publishing date: 
Thursday, 8 September, 2016