Are you impartial, dedicated to the community, and keen to get involved in local democracy? If so then South Cambridgeshire District Council would like to hear from you.
Under the provisions of the Localism Act 2011, the authority is looking to appoint an ‘Independent Person’ to assist the Council in promoting and maintaining high standards of conduct amongst its elected Members and Town and Parish Councillors.
The ‘Independent Person’ will have a number of jobs from being consulted on the decision to investigate complaints to speaking to a Councillor who is subject to an allegation.
The Council is looking to recruit one lead ‘Independent Person’ and a deputy. A fixed allowance of £1000 is payable annually together with travel and subsistence expenses for the Lead ‘Independent Person’ and £500 annually as well as travel and subsistence expenses for the deputy.
The appointment will be by full Council on 26 July 2012 for 3 years, subject to ratification annually at the Council’s Annual Meeting in May each year.
Fiona McMillian, South Cambridgeshire District Council’s legal and democratic services manager, said:
The role of the ‘Independent Person’ is a vital one as local government seeks to evolve to the meet the demands of localism. The position carries a great deal of responsibility with the successful applicant having the important task of ensuring local councillors at all levels behave to the highest of standards. We welcome applications from anyone who is interested in the position whether they know anything about Local Government or not.
For further details, including an application pack, please visit the Council’s website. For further information, please contact Fiona McMillan on 01954 713027 or fiona.mcmillan@scambs.gov.uk
Applications must be sent to Fiona McMillan, South Cambridgeshire District Council, South Cambridgeshire Hall, Cambourne Business Park, Cambourne, Cambridge, CB23 6EA
The closing date for submission of applications is 4pm on Monday 9th July with interviews being held in the week beginning Monday 16th July.
