Audit, Governance and Standards Committee
Southwark Council appointed independent persons to advise on councillor conduct, a statutory requirement for its Audit, Governance and Standards Committee.
Southwark Council confirmed the appointment of two independent persons in March 2026 to advise on matters of councillor conduct, a statutory requirement under the Localism Act 2011 for its Audit, Governance and Standards Committee. These individuals will provide an impartial perspective on allegations or complaints concerning councillors' adherence to the code of conduct.
The independent persons, appointed for a three-year term, will advise on whether a councillor has failed to comply with the code of conduct, and may be consulted by the council's monitoring officer regarding allegations against a member. The Audit, Governance and Standards Committee oversees the council's audit, governance, and standards, including ethical standards and investigating complaints against councillors.
Key facts
- Southwark Council appointed two independent persons to advise on councillor conduct in March 2026. Source
- The appointments were confirmed at a Council Assembly meeting on 18 March 2026. Source
- The independent persons will serve a three-year term. Source
- Their role is a statutory requirement under the Localism Act 2011. Source
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