Independent Member of the Standards Committee
NOTICE OF VACANCY FOR INDEPENDENT MEMBER OF THE STANDARDS COMMITTEE
The Council is looking to appoint a new independent member to its Standards Committee, following the resignation of one of the current members.
The Standards Committee is established under the Local Government Act 2000 and the Standards Committees (Wales) Regulations 2001 (as amended). The Committee is responsible for promoting and maintaining high standards of ethical conduct by elected and co-opted members of the Council and local community councils, monitoring compliance with the Members Code of Conduct, dealing with any reports of breaches of the Code and determining any appropriate action.
The Committee comprises 5 independent members, 3 Council members and 1 Community Council member. The Chair and Vice-Chair must be independent members.
To be eligible, applicants must be independent of the Council and, therefore,
must not be a current member or officer (or the spouse of any current member or officer) of Newport City Council, any other local authority or community council
- must not be a former member or officer of Newport City Council
- must not have been a former member or officer of any other council within the last 12 months
In addition, applicants should
have a knowledge and understanding of local government- not be active in local or national politics
- recognise and understand the principles of high ethical standards in public life
- be able to display independent thought and an unbiased attitude
- be able to understand and weigh up evidence
The Committee meets at least four times a year and more frequently, as required. The quarterly meetings are usually held after 5.00 pm on weekdays, but special meetings and hearings may need to be arranged at other times.
A fee as prescribed by the Independent Remuneration Panel for Wales will be paid for attendance at meetings (currently £210 per day/£105 per half day). Independent members are appointed for a term of 4 years but are eligible to be re-elected for one further term. Appropriate training will be provided.
Interviews will be conducted by a panel who will make recommendations to the Council. The successful applicant would be expected to take up the appointment following confirmation of the appointment by the Council.
To apply for this vacancy, download the application form and once completed please return to:-
Head of Democratic Services, Civic Centre, Newport, South Wales NP20 4UR [f.a.o. Leanne Rowlands] or return by e-mail to
[email protected] by 21 June 2026.
We welcome applications for all our jobs in either Welsh or English. An application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Newport City Council is committed to working towards its workforce being more representative of the population that we serve and particularly welcomes applications from people from minority ethnic communities represented (or living) in the city. Selection will be made on ability and skills to undertake the role.
Newport City Council is not currently supporting applicants with sponsorship for right to work. In applying for a vacancy, applicants should already have the right to work in the UK.
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