1. Introduction
The Executive's commitment
Purpose of the Bill
Outline Timetable
2. Background
on the New Ethical Framework
Development of the new ethical framework for local government
Providing a new ethical framework for other public
bodies
The current position
3. The New
Ethical Framework
Codes of conduct
Duty of councils and relevant public bodies to assist
members' to uphold the code
Register of interests
Standards Commission for Scotland
Investigations
Hearings
Sanctions
Interim action
Cross-over effect
4. Repeal
of Section 2A of the Local Government Act 1986
Background
The effect of Section 2A
The impact of repeal
Annexes
Annex A: List of relevant public bodies included in the
Bill
Annex B: Consultation on the New Ethical Framework for
Local Government
Annex C: Example of a Statement of General Principles
Annex D: Bibliography
Draft Ethical Standards in Public Life etc (Scotland) Bill and Explanatory Notes
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