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Independent Persons
What this role involves
Melton Borough Council appoints a pool of Independent Persons to play a key role in promoting and maintaining high standards of conduct amongst Borough and Parish Councillors.
All elected Members and co-opted Members of the Council and Parish Councillors work to a Code of Conduct and the Independent Person is required to consider any complaints against Members, co-opted Members or Parish Councillors and give advice to both the Council and the Councillor being complained about.
The Independent Person may also be required to give advice following any investigation and they may also participate in employment matters of Chief Officers.
Those involved in this role cannot be:
(i) a Member or co-opted Member, or Officer of Melton Borough Council or a Parish Councillor or Officer of a Parish Council in Melton Borough Council's area
(ii) be related to; or a close friend of current or former Member or Officer of Melton Borough Council nor
(iii) have been a Member or Officer of either Melton Borough Council or a Parish Councillor within five years prior to their appointment, or
(iv) be engaged in political activity.
On 24 July 2025 the Council appointed a pool of 7 Independent Persons until May 2029 - see: Agenda for Council on Thursday 24 July 2025