The States Assembly Podcast
Information and insights from the States Greffe on how Jersey's political system works and how to make it work for you.
The States Greffe provides politically impartial support and advice on the business and procedures of the States Assembly - Jersey's elected parliament, to States Members (the Island's politicians) and government departments.
The States Assembly Podcast
Demystifying the complaints process
Jersey's States Members are expected to abide by the Code of Conduct for Elected Members and it's the job of the Commissioner for Standards to determine whether or not they have, when faced with a complaint.
Dr Melissa McCullough is the Pan-Island Commissioner for Standards. As Commissioner, she deals with complaints (and potential complaints) from States Members and Islanders.
In this interview Dr McCullough describes the background and experience that led to her appointment as Pan-Island Commissioner. She also talks about the importance of the Code of Conduct for Elected Members and the Seven Principles of Public Life (selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty, leadership).
Dr McCullough explains who can complain, how to make a complaint and what happens once a complaint is in motion.
Episode host: Emily Thomas
Special guest: Dr Melissa McCullough, Pan-Island Commissioner for Standards
Music: Pumpupthemind
Find out more about the Commissioner for Standards here.
Read about the complaints process here.
Contact the Commissioner:
Commissioner for Standards,
c/o States Greffe,
Morier House,
Halkett Place,
St. Helier,
Jersey
JE1 1DD
or by e-mail: Commissioner@pi-cfs.org
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