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CUMBERLAND COUNCIL

APPOINTMENT OF AN INDEPENDENT PERSON – CODE OF CONDUCT

Under the Localism Act 2011, the Council is required to appoint an Independent Person to assist the Council in promoting and maintaining high standards of conduct amongst its Councillors and Town and Parish councillors. It is likely that the appointment will be for a period of 2 years.

The Independent Person(s) will be consulted by the Monitoring Officer at key stages of the complaints process, in accordance with the Council’s Independent Person Protocol. This includes, in particular, before a decision is made following a formal investigation.

The Independent Person(s) may also be consulted at other stages, such as before a decision to investigate a complaint, during attempts to achieve informal resolution, and in advance of or during a Standards and Governance Committee hearing.

A fixed allowance estimated to be in the region of £1,000 per annum will be paid annually, together with expenses for travel. Engagement is initially for a 2-year period, with the possibility of an extension for a further two years from the date of appointment.

For further details and to complete an application form, please see the link below to the information pack and eligibility criteria.

Recruitment Pack

If you have any questions regarding the role, please contact the Monitoring Officer using the details below:

Monitoring Officer

Cumberland Council

Civic Centre

Carlisle

CA3 8QG

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.cumberland.gov.uk

All applications must be submitted by email or post to the Monitoring Officer no later than 12 noon on 1 December 2026.