Demystifying the complaints process
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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: [email protected] Get in touch with us if you have some feedback about the show, or if you want to suggest a topic for a future episode. If you liked what you heard, please give us a star rating, add your review and subscribe! statesassembly.je
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