Independent Person

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Reference: 1079 
Salary:
Post paid an allowance to be determined by Council 
Working pattern: Part time, As and when required 
Employment Type: Fixed Term, until 2014 
Location: York House - Richmond Road - Twickenham - TW1 3AA  
Proposed interview dates:
Closing date: 31 August 2012 at midday 
Independent person



We are looking for independent persons to assist in promoting and maintaining high standards of conduct amongst elected councillors and co-opted members of the council.



The role of independent person is to consider complaints against members and advise members and officers on appropriate action to be taken in respect of the complaints.



Successful candidates will be able to demonstrate experience of reviewing information to reach evidence based conclusions, strong communication skills, strong personal ethics and high standards of probity.



Experience of mediation or dispute resolution would be helpful as would knowledge of public sector ethical governance issues.



Please note that current and former (within the last 5 years) councillors, co-opted members or employees of Richmond Council or their close relatives are not eligible to be appointed to these positions.



If you are interested in this position and would like to request an information pack, please contact,

Democratic Services

London Borough of Richmond upon Thames

York House

Richmond Road

Twickenham

TW1 3AA

E-mail: democratic.services@richmond.gov.uk

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