The 2006 principles set out by the Committee were: • Clarity of Remit: a clear understanding of then office-holder’s specific remit; 35 Inquiry into Accountability and Governance, Scottish Parliament Finance Committee [session 2], retrieved March 2025 from: https://webarchive.nrscotland.gov.uk/20240512032241/https:/archive.parliament.scot/business/committees/finance/r eports-06/fir06-07-Vol01-00.htm. 10 This document relates to the Commissioner for Older People (Scotland) Bill (SP Bill 64) as introduced in the Scottish Parliament on 2 April 2025 • Distinction between functions: A clear distinction between different functions, roles and responsibilities including audit, inspection, regulation, complaint handling and advocacy; • Complementarity; • Simplicity and Accessibility: Simplicity and access for the public to maximise the ‘single gateway’/’one-stop-shop’ approach; • Shared services: Shared services and organisational efficiencies should be built in from the outset; • Accountability: There should be an establishment of clear, simple, robust, and transparent lines of accountability appropriate to the nature of the office. 50.