Video on when the Codes of Conduct apply and what they cover | The Standards Commission for Scotland Call: 0131 348 6666 Email: enquiries@standardscommission.org.uk Type Size 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. News Archive 2026 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 Video on when the Codes of Conduct apply and what they cover 13th April 2026 The Standards Commission has produced a short video explaining when the Codes of Conduct for councillors and members of devolved public bodies apply and what they cover. The video can be found on this page We have also produced a Card for councillors to download and provide to constituents to explain when the Councillors’ Code of Conduct applies, in order to help manage expectations. The Card notes that councillors must comply with the Councillors’ Code of Conduct, when acting in that capacity. It explains, however, that the Code does not apply to a councillor’s personal or private life. The Card notes the Code only covers their conduct as a councillor, and not their performance. The performance of councillors is a matter for the public, when voting in local elections. The Card can be found here Back to news Quick Links Cases Advice Notes & Resources Guidance Codes of Conduct Corporate Information 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.