Integrity Commissioner
The integrity commissioner is an independent and impartial position that reports directly to Northumberland County Council.
Duties of the Integrity Commissioner
The integrity commissioner is responsible for:
- Advising County Council members of their duties under the Council Code of Conduct
- Receiving and reviewing complaints made by a member of Council, a staff member or the public concerning a breach of the Code of Conduct
- Deciding whether and how to investigate complaints about County Council members' conduct
- Reporting outcomes and recommendations to Council if there is an investigation
Submitting a complaint
Submit a complaint directly to the Integrity Commissioner using the Request for Investigation form.