The South East Wales Corporate Joint Committee is seeking to appoint three Independent Members to its Standards Sub-Committee.
If you value democracy, have a commitment to public service and have the capacity to be independent, objective and strong-minded, then you may be the right person for this role.
The Standards Sub-Committee performs an important role in promoting and maintaining high standards of conduct of members of the South East Wales Corporate Joint Committee. The Standards Sub-Committee is comprised of three independent members and two councillors. Appointments are made for a term of between 4 to 6 years and may be extended for a further 4-year term.
For this role, you will need to:
- have a general interest in ethical issues,
- be of good character,
- demonstrate a commitment to the Seven Principles of Public Life (the Nolan principles; selflessness; integrity; objectivity; accountability; openness; honesty; leadership),
- have an understanding of governance in a corporate body,
- have the capacity to be independent, objective and strong minded,
- have no business connection with the South East Wales Corporate Joint Committee,
- be able to analyse evidence, issues and problems,
- be able to communicate and contribute effectively in a committee environment
- be politically independent, and
- be able to commit on average 2 to 3 hours each month to the work of the Sub-Committee.
The Standards Sub-Committee usually meets on a quarterly basis and independent members are asked to attend other Committee meetings to observe proceedings and familiarise themselves with the work of the South East Wales Corporate Joint Committee. Appropriate training will be provided for members to develop the necessary understanding and skills to effectively discharge their role. The appointment is remunerated in accordance with the Independent Remuneration Panel for Wales, which prescribes payments of £238 per day for activities over 4 hours and £119 per day for activities lasting up to 4 hours (with provision for an hourly payment of £29.75 per hour at the Corporate Joint Committee’s discretion). Payments can be claimed for meeting attendance, travelling, preparation time and attendance at training.
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Jayne La Grua, Monitoring Officer, at MonitoringOfficer@cardiffcapitalregion.gov.uk.
If you believe you meet the above requirements and are interested in this role, please email MonitoringOfficer@cardiffcapitalregion.gov.uk for an application pack.
Members of ethnic minority communities and disabled people are currently under-represented on the South East Wales Corporate Joint Committee, so applications from members of these groups are particularly welcome, although all applications will be considered on merit.
Application Information
Information for applicants can be downloaded here.
Person specification can be downloaded here.
Role description can be downloaded here.
Independent member application form can be downloaded here.
The closing date for all applications to be received is 21 April 2025.
