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Who We Are | The Standards Commission for Scotland
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About Us
The Standards Commission is an independent body whose purpose is to encourage high ethical standards in public life through the promotion and enforcement of Codes of Conduct for councillors and those appointed to the boards of devolved public bodies.
In this section
What We Do
Who We Are
Register of Interests for Ashleigh Dunn
Register of Interests for Suzanne Vestri
Register of Interests for Helen Donaldson
Register of Interests for Lezley Stewart
Register of Interests for Morag Ferguson
Register of Interests for Lorna Johnston
Register of Interests for Malcolm Bell
Standards Commission Meetings
Audit and Risk Committee
Who We Cover
Local Authorities
Public Bodies
Our Service
Policies & Procedures
FAQs
News and Blog
Vacancies
Accessibility statement for the Standards Commission for Scotland
Use of Personal Information
Members and Staff of the Commission
The Standards Commission comprises a Convener and four Commission Members who are appointed by the Parliamentary corporation. The Standards Commission employs four staff, led by an Executive Director. The
organisation's current structure
can be downloaded as a pdf.
Information about the Standards Commission's Members including their registered interests, is outlined below.
Code of Conduct for Standards Commission Members
Members of the Standards Commission have adopted their own
Code of Conduct
.
Code of Conduct for Standards Commission Staff
Standards Commission staff have adopted their own
Code of Conduct
.
Members
Suzanne Vestri, Convener
Other interests and positions held:
Self-employed consultant providing advice and training for the public and voluntary sectors
Owner of wool business
Appointment Information
Appointed as Convener for remaining term: 7 May 2024 - 6 February 2028
Appointed by the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body as a Commission Member: 7 February 2022 - 6 February 2028
Latest Register Update
02/03/26 - No changes required
View Register of Interests
Helen Donaldson
Other interests and positions held:
None
Appointment Information
Appointed by the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body as a Commission Member: 1 April 2023 - 31 March 2029
Latest Register Update
03/03/26 - No changes required
View Register of Interests
Lezley Stewart
Other interests and positions held:
Office Holder and Member of the Church of Scotland
Appointment Information
Appointed by the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body as a Commission Member: 29 April 2024 - 28 April 2030
Latest Register Update
02/03/26 - No changes required
View Register of Interests
Morag Ferguson
Other interests and positions held:
None
Appointment Information
Appointed by the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body as a Commission Member: 3 June 2024 - 2 June 2030
Latest Register Update
02/03/26 - No changes required
View Register of Interests
Malcolm Bell
Other interests and positions held:
Member - Accounts Commission Scotland
Honorary Sheriff
Justice of the Peace
Appointment Information
Appointed by the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body as a Commission Member: 10 March 2025 - 9 March 2031
Latest Register Update
02/03/26 - No changes required
View Register of Interests
Staff
Lorna Johnston, Executive Director
The Executive Director is responsible for effectively managing the Standards Commission’s staff, property, assets and resources to ensure it is successful in fulfilling its statutory responsibilities and achieving its strategic and operational aims and objectives. The Executive Director leads on the Standards Commission’s stakeholder engagement, including undertaking communication and outreach work to promote adherence to the ethical standards framework. The Executive Director is also responsible for the Standards Commission’s adjudicatory function and for providing legal and procedural advice at its Hearings.
View Register of Interests
Richard Wilson, Case Manager
The Case Manager is responsible for the management of cases referred to the Standards Commission for adjudication and its public Hearings. The role also includes providing support to the Executive Director and undertaking clerking duties, in addition to providing legal and procedural advice at Hearings. Responsibilities also include answering enquiries from a wide range of key stakeholders, organisations and members of the public; and assisting with training and developing educational material to support the promotion of the ethical standards framework and the work of the Standards Commission.
Sarah Nicholson, Office Manager
The Office Manager provides financial, business and administrative support to the Standards Commission and the Executive Director to help ensure the effective management of the organisation and the efficient use of its resources in pursuit of its strategic and operational aims. The Office Manager is responsible for supporting governance, through providing support services to the Commission and its Committees and liaising with both internal and external auditors.
Julie Scott, Administrative Assistant
The Administrative Assistant is responsible for administrative support to the Convener, Members and Executive Team. The role also includes answering enquiries from a wide range of key stakeholders, organisations and members of the public; assisting with the management of public Hearings and other events; maintaining records and databases; and supporting the promotion of the ethical standards framework and the work of the Standards Commission through the use of social media platforms and website.
Quick Links
About Us
Cases
Advice Notes & Resources
Guidance
Codes of Conduct
Corporate Information
Accessibility
Contact Us
Standards Commission for Scotland
Room T2.21
,
Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh
,
EH99 1SP
Tel:
0131 348 6666
Email:
enquiries@standardscommission.org.uk
Connect With Us
Link To LinkedIn
LinkedIn
Link To Facebook
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Call:
0131 348 6666
|
Email:
enquiries@standardscommission.org.uk
Type Size
About Us
The Standards Commission is an independent body whose purpose is to encourage high ethical standards in public life through the promotion and enforcement of Codes of Conduct for councillors and those appointed to the boards of devolved public bodies.
In this section
What We Do
Who We Are
Register of Interests for Ashleigh Dunn
Register of Interests for Suzanne Vestri
Register of Interests for Helen Donaldson
Register of Interests for Lezley Stewart
Register of Interests for Morag Ferguson
Register of Interests for Lorna Johnston
Register of Interests for Malcolm Bell
Standards Commission Meetings
Audit and Risk Committee
Who We Cover
Local Authorities
Public Bodies
Our Service
Policies & Procedures
FAQs
News and Blog
Vacancies
Accessibility statement for the Standards Commission for Scotland
Use of Personal Information
Members and Staff of the Commission
The Standards Commission comprises a Convener and four Commission Members who are appointed by the Parliamentary corporation. The Standards Commission employs four staff, led by an Executive Director. The
organisation's current structure
can be downloaded as a pdf.
Information about the Standards Commission's Members including their registered interests, is outlined below.
Code of Conduct for Standards Commission Members
Members of the Standards Commission have adopted their own
Code of Conduct
.
Code of Conduct for Standards Commission Staff
Standards Commission staff have adopted their own
Code of Conduct
.
Members
Suzanne Vestri, Convener
Other interests and positions held:
Self-employed consultant providing advice and training for the public and voluntary sectors
Owner of wool business
Appointment Information
Appointed as Convener for remaining term: 7 May 2024 - 6 February 2028
Appointed by the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body as a Commission Member: 7 February 2022 - 6 February 2028
Latest Register Update
02/03/26 - No changes required
View Register of Interests
Helen Donaldson
Other interests and positions held:
None
Appointment Information
Appointed by the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body as a Commission Member: 1 April 2023 - 31 March 2029
Latest Register Update
03/03/26 - No changes required
View Register of Interests
Lezley Stewart
Other interests and positions held:
Office Holder and Member of the Church of Scotland
Appointment Information
Appointed by the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body as a Commission Member: 29 April 2024 - 28 April 2030
Latest Register Update
02/03/26 - No changes required
View Register of Interests
Morag Ferguson
Other interests and positions held:
None
Appointment Information
Appointed by the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body as a Commission Member: 3 June 2024 - 2 June 2030
Latest Register Update
02/03/26 - No changes required
View Register of Interests
Malcolm Bell
Other interests and positions held:
Member - Accounts Commission Scotland
Honorary Sheriff
Justice of the Peace
Appointment Information
Appointed by the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body as a Commission Member: 10 March 2025 - 9 March 2031
Latest Register Update
02/03/26 - No changes required
View Register of Interests
Staff
Lorna Johnston, Executive Director
The Executive Director is responsible for effectively managing the Standards Commission’s staff, property, assets and resources to ensure it is successful in fulfilling its statutory responsibilities and achieving its strategic and operational aims and objectives. The Executive Director leads on the Standards Commission’s stakeholder engagement, including undertaking communication and outreach work to promote adherence to the ethical standards framework. The Executive Director is also responsible for the Standards Commission’s adjudicatory function and for providing legal and procedural advice at its Hearings.
View Register of Interests
Richard Wilson, Case Manager
The Case Manager is responsible for the management of cases referred to the Standards Commission for adjudication and its public Hearings. The role also includes providing support to the Executive Director and undertaking clerking duties, in addition to providing legal and procedural advice at Hearings. Responsibilities also include answering enquiries from a wide range of key stakeholders, organisations and members of the public; and assisting with training and developing educational material to support the promotion of the ethical standards framework and the work of the Standards Commission.
Sarah Nicholson, Office Manager
The Office Manager provides financial, business and administrative support to the Standards Commission and the Executive Director to help ensure the effective management of the organisation and the efficient use of its resources in pursuit of its strategic and operational aims. The Office Manager is responsible for supporting governance, through providing support services to the Commission and its Committees and liaising with both internal and external auditors.
Julie Scott, Administrative Assistant
The Administrative Assistant is responsible for administrative support to the Convener, Members and Executive Team. The role also includes answering enquiries from a wide range of key stakeholders, organisations and members of the public; assisting with the management of public Hearings and other events; maintaining records and databases; and supporting the promotion of the ethical standards framework and the work of the Standards Commission through the use of social media platforms and website.
Quick Links
About Us
Cases
Advice Notes & Resources
Guidance
Codes of Conduct
Corporate Information
Accessibility
Contact Us
Standards Commission for Scotland
Room T2.21
,
Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh
,
EH99 1SP
Tel:
0131 348 6666
Email:
enquiries@standardscommission.org.uk
Connect With Us
Link To LinkedIn
Link To Facebook
Copyright 2015 - 2026 The Standards Commission for Scotland
Responsive Website Design
,
Development & Hosting by
mtc.