Elections
How to stand for Election / Information for Candidates
The Committee on Standards in Public Life (in 2008) highlighted the ten principles of public life as; Selflessness, Honesty/Integrity, Objectivity, Accountability, Openness, Personal judgment, Respect for others, Duty to uphold the law, Stewardship and Leadership.
Whilst democratic election gives local councillors (like Members of Parliament) a special status in public life, it is not easy being a local councillor.
Confidence in the democratic process is so important that the ambition to serve on a council remains an honourable calling and should be recognised as such.
Find out more about being a Councillor and the County Council:
- The County Council
- The County Councillor's Role
- The Political Parties
- Independent Councillors
- Life as a Councillor
- Ethics and Standards
- For More Background
- Who Knows Where The Time Goes
- Facilities and Services for Members of the Council
