Applicants wanted Derbyshire council misconduct and standards role
Derbyshire Dales District Council is seeking to appoint two Independent Persons to help in promoting and maintaining high standards of conduct among elected members and town and parish councillors.
The District Council actively promotes and maintains high standards of conduct for 34 district councillors and more than 490 town and parish councillors across the district.
A spokesperson said: “The role of the Independent Person is interesting and varied and involves being consulted on actions to be taken following receipt of
new allegations of misconduct and before the Council makes a decision following an investigation.
“Independent Persons would also have a role if the Council was to consider dismissing one of its three statutory officers.”
The Independent Person role includes:
• being a person in whose impartiality and integrity the public can have confidence
• understanding and complying with confidentiality requirements
• being able to make reasoned judgements based on evidence
• having a demonstrable interest in local issues
• having an awareness of the importance of ethical behaviour
• being a good communicator
For further details eligibility criteria, email [email protected] or phone 01629 761133 or see the information pack online at www.derbyshiredales.gov.uk/independent-persons
The post is not salaried but a small payment is made in respect of time spent on a complaint and travel costs are reimbursed.
The closing date for applications is 24 August 2026.