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It is fine to have principles and ethical considerations in the code of practice, but I am interested in how compliance with the code will be monitored in future.
One reason could be the introduction of the Property Factors (Scotland) Act 2011 which introduced a Code of Conduct. The Code sets minimum standards that factors need to meet.
Interaction with other codes of practice and legislation While the code of practice relates to services, public functions and associations (Parts 3 and 7 of the Equality Act 2010) and there is a separate code relating to employment (Part 5), it would be helpful to understand whether this code should be applied by employers to workplace facilities and similarly the relationship between these two guidance documents.
A formal Policy Note is not required as the Code is not a Statutory Instrument. This information note instead serves to introduce the Code and related impact assessments.
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.
The Committee does not have any specific comments to make on the Code of Practice. The Committee will, of course, consider the draft Code when it is re-laid under the procedures that apply to scrutiny of documents subject to parliamentary control.
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.