Standards Committee need independent members

Hyndburn Council are on the hunt for local people with an interest in local issues and the wish to serve their local community, by supporting the work of the Standards Committee (with Cllr June Harrison as Vice-Chair, pictured above), the body responsible for promoting and maintaining high standards of conduct by members of the Council.

The Council are looking for a voluntary ‘independent person’, who would attend and speak at the Standards Committee and also be consulted as part of the process of investigating complaints against Councillors.

Besides a keen interest in public life and local issues, the Standards Committee ‘independent person’ would need to have the ability to be objective and impartial.

Whilst this is a voluntary role, pay travel and subsistence expenses would be covered and full rigorous training would be provided.

For more information and how to apply, visit our website www.hyndburnbc.gov.uk. The closing date for applications is 7th June 2013.