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Wanted : an independent person with high standards

Ealing Council is looking for an independent person to work with it in relation to complaints made about local councillors .
The council has a duty to promote and maintain high standards of conduct by its councillors .
Volunteers should be :
• Resident or working in the borough
• Familiar with ethical dilemmas
• Able to demonstrate sound analytical , questioning and interpersonal skills
• Genuinely interested in local government .
The following people are not eligible :
• A member , co-opted , or independent member , or employee of Ealing Council within the last five years
• A relative or close friend of a member or employee of Ealing Council .
The independent people needed will have to give their views on the most serious complaints made against Ealing councillors , before a final decision is made on how to deal with those complaints . Training will be provided .
You can apply for the role at www . dosomethinggood . org . uk / volunteering until 4 January 2022 . The appointment will be for a term of five years and unpaid .