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Upholding High Standards in Public Governance: Insights from Glenys Stacey

Join Glenys Stacey, Chief Executive of The Standards Board for England, as she emphasizes the importance of high standards in democratic governance. This session will explore why a Code of Conduct is essential, outlining clear expectations and promoting ethical behavior as foundational elements of good governance. Featuring proactive strategies for standards committees, attendees will gain insights into the role of The Standards Board, the significance of consistent standards, and forthcoming initiatives for the assembly. Make sure to engage in discussions to share experiences and enhance our collective understanding.

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Upholding High Standards in Public Governance: Insights from Glenys Stacey

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  1. Getting up to speed • Speaker:Glenys Stacey • Chief Executive • The Standards Board for England

  2. Overview • Why are high standards important? • Why have a Code of Conduct? • What does it all mean? • The Standards Board’s role. • The Standards Board’s guidance and publications. • Proactive activities for standards committees. • Key things for this year’s assembly.

  3. Why are high standards important? • “All democratic and public governance relies on high • standards of probity. When conduct and behaviour are • corrupt or improper it erodes confidence in the • democratic system.” • (Ref: Strong and prosperous communities, Local government White paper (2006), P61)

  4. Why have a Code of Conduct? • consistency • clear expectations for the public • ethics are a building block of good governance

  5. What does it all mean? • the Code • members • The Standards Board for England • The Adjudication Panel

  6. What does it all mean? • standards committees • independent members • monitoring officers • local assessment • ethical standards officers • Department for Communities and Local Government (CLG)

  7. The Standards Board’s role • promoting and championing high standards • ensuring effectiveness of performance • monitoring and supporting • trends and consistency

  8. The Standards Board’s guidance and publications • Code of Conduct and standards framework guidance • factsheets • The Bulletin • Town and parish standard • Case review

  9. Proactive activities for standards committees • contribute to the policy review process • review what training members have undertaken • have an oversight of audit commission and ombudsman reports • review case decisions • contribute to consultations

  10. Key things for the assembly • local assessment • joint working • alternative action • share experiences and knowledge

  11. Any questions?

  12. Getting up to speed • Speaker:Glenys Stacey • Chief Executive • The Standards Board for England

  13. What went wrong? • Chair: Elizabeth Hall • Board Member • The Standards Board for England • Speaker: Hazel Salisbury • Director of Casework • The Standards Board for England

  14. What went wrong? • Chair: Elizabeth Hall • Board Member • The Standards Board for England • Speaker: Hazel Salisbury • Director of Casework • The Standards Board for England

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