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Independent Person and Independent Standards AssessorBasingstoke and Deane Borough Council is seeking to recruit to the roles of Independent Person and Independent Standards Assessor to be involved in the process of dealing with complaints of alleged breaches of the Councillors Code of Conduct for the Borough Council and Parish and Town Councils.The role of Independent Person is a requirement of the Localism Act 2011 and they are consulted before a decision is made on a complaint.The Independent Person will also discharge the functions of the Independent Person in the Local Authority (Standing Orders) (England)(Amendment) Regulations 2015 where the Council is considering dismissing its key statutory officers.The role of Independent Standards Assessors is to assist with the determination of complaints made against Councillors and they will also be co-opted members of the Standards Committee of the Council.If you are interested in helping to promote and monitor high standards in public life, serving the local community and upholding local democracy and if you think you have the qualities to take on this role, we would like to hear from you.The appointments will be for 2 years with an option to extend the appointment for a further 2 years (4 years in total).Selection will be by interview conducted by an interview panel consisting of Borough and Parish Councillors.Allowances:Independent PersonLearn more about the general tasks related to this opportunity below, as well as required skills.- 2166 per yearIndependent Standards Assessor- 723 per year.If you wish to have an informal discussion about the roles please contact Fiona Thomsen, the Councils Monitoring Officer or click to "Apply via our website" for further details and an application form.What benefits do we offer?At Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council we offer a wide range of employee benefits to recognise your valued contribution:Generous annual leave allowance plus bank holidaysLocal government pension scheme and Life AssuranceSalary sacrifice schemes for bicycles and electric carsAccess to discounts at nationwide retailers through our B Rewarded perks discount siteFunded healthcare cash plan including optical and dental coverFree flu vaccination vouchersAccess to a free and confidential employee assistance programSupport towards a variety of training, including professional qualifications, apprenticeships and wider technical and soft skill development coursesThe council signs up to the Disability Confident scheme (formerly known as the Two Ticks scheme).If you have declared a disability on the application form we can guarantee you an interview if you meet the essential criteria for the job.