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Independent Member of Standards Committee

South Wales Fire and Rescue Service
Job LocationLlantrisant, Pontyclun
EducationNot Mentioned
Salary£105.00 - £268.00 per day
IndustryNot Mentioned
Functional AreaNot Mentioned
Job TypeTemporary , part-time Between four to six years

Job Description

STANDARDS COMMITTEEAPPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT MEMBERSSouth Wales Fire & Rescue Authority currently has one vacancy for an Independent Member of the Standards Committee. This is a statutory Committee which plays a crucial role in maintaining high ethical standards. The role of the Committee is to advise, assistand guide Members in the adoption, monitoring, operation, enforcement and review of various local Codes of Conduct, in particular the Code of Conduct for Members and other ethical guidance. Fulldetails of the Terms of Reference of the Standards Committee canbe found on Page 9 of the Terms of Reference document in the Publications Library on our Website.Independent Members are appointed for a period of between four and six years and may be appointed for a further consecutive term of up to four years. The Standards Committee meets at least twice a year, although Independent Members may need to make themselvesavailable for unscheduled meetings at a few days’ notice should the needarise.The Standards Committee comprises five Independent Members, three Fire Authority Members. The roles of Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson are elected from amongst the Independent Members of the Standards Committee.Suitable applicants will be able to demonstrate the following qualities and characteristics:

  • Good listener but inquisitive
  • Ability to weigh up conflicting evidence and reach an effective conclusion
  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Respect for others with an understanding of and respect for strong ethical values
  • Integrity and good character
A detailed knowledge of local government is not necessary although it would be an advantage if potential candidates were interested in matters relating to public life and services.The following persons cannot in law be an Independent Member:
  • A serving Councillor or Officer (or the spouse or civil partners of a Councillor or Officer) of a Unitary Authorities:
  • a Fire and Rescue Authority
  • a National Park Authority
  • a Community / Town Council
  • Former Fire Authority Members or Officers of South Wales Fire and Rescue Service
The ability to speak Welsh may be considered by the Appointment Panel to be an advantage and the Panel may take into account the need to achieve a balance of skills, qualities and expertise on the Committee, as well as the need to represent the communityas a whole and achieve a geographical spread of representation on the Committee.An Independent Member should also not have had significant previous dealings with the Service which may compromise their impartiality, nor have a close relationship with any Member or Officer of the Service.Candidates should have sufficient time to devote to the appointment and an ability to attend at least 2 afternoon/evening meetings a year, plus daytime hearings and training events. The successful candidate is expected to be committed to the four-year term.The Authority is an equal opportunities employer and provider of services and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community.Independent Members of the Standards Committee are entitled to claim the following fees as co-opted Members:Chairperson - daily fee £268 (4 hours and over), (£134 up to 4 hours)Ordinary Member - daily fee £210 (4 hours and over), (£105 up to 4 hours)Further details on the role and an application form can be found on our website.The closing date for applications is: 1200 hrs on Friday, 12 January 2024.It is intended that interviews will take place on Thursday, 1 February 2024.The successful candidate will be expected to take up their appointment on Monday, 12 February 2024.

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