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In introducing the 2022 Code of practice, I was keen to ensure that it met both ministerial and parliamentary ambitions to diversify Scotland’s public body boards.
Areas for feedback We are therefore keen to hear your views on the current public audit model set out in the Code and what you would like to ensure we consider for the next code.
The purpose of the consultation was to respond to stakeholder concerns about the Scottish Pubs Code Regulations 2024 and ensure that the code delivers more effectively the improvements which the sector wishes to see, bearing in mind that the purpose of the code is to improve t...
The committee agrees with the commissioner’s finding that there was a failure to declare a declarable financial interest in this case, and the commissioner’s conclusion that Maggie Chapman MSP’s conduct, in not declaring a declarable financial interest, breached the 2006 act and the code. A finding that there has been a breach of the 2006 act and the code of conduct is a very serious matter.
I refer you to Section 6, paragraph 44 of the Code of Conduct which specifically states: The Convener of a Group is primarily responsible for ensuring that the Group complies with the Code.
Our remit is to promote high ethical standards and codes of conduct for councillors and members of devolved public bodies and to issue guidance on how the codes should be interpreted.