. ◗ Working with partners so that everyone is aware of the requirements of the Codes of Conduct, the standards expected of those in public life and, the importance of these, and: • know how to make a complaint • are confident about reporting poor behaviour. 6 STANDARDS COMMISSION FOR SCOTLAND ◗ Engaging and working with the Ethical Standards Commissioner (ESC), MSPs, political parties and others to try to improve behaviours, and to increase understanding of the negative impact of poor conduct and any deterioration in standards on: • public trust and confidence in politics and those representing them, and in local government and public bodies; • the ability of local authorities and public bodies to work effectively; and • representation and willingness to stand for, or remain in, a public role. ◗ Obtaining qualitative and quantitative evidence on our work to promote high ethical standards and educate on the Codes of Conduct, via feedback, surveys and by monitoring progress against key performance indicators, so that we can: • evaluate our impact in a meaningful way; and • develop an evidence-based improvement cycle.