Ethics Commission
Commissioner for Standards for the Northern Ireland Assembly
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Summary
The Commissioner for Standards for the Northern Ireland Assembly is appointed by the Northern Ireland Assembly Commission for a single non-renewable 5-year term; removal requires an Assembly resolution. The Commissioner investigates complaints against MLAs (Members of the Legislative Assembly) for alleged breaches of the Code of Conduct. The Commissioner has statutory powers to require information and examine witnesses during investigations. Investigation reports are submitted to the Standards and Privileges Committee of the Assembly and published. The Commissioner's budget is set by the Assembly Commission.
Independence Scorecard
69/100
Limited
Methodology v0.1
| Appointment | Legislative appointment |
|---|---|
| Term length | 5 years |
| Removal standard | For cause only |
| Budget independence | Legislative line item |
| Subpoena power | Yes |
| Compel testimony | Yes |
| Records access | Full access |
| Public reports required | Yes |
| Pre-publication review | None — reports published directly |
Statute
- Name
- Assembly Members (Independent Financial Review and Standards) Act (Northern Ireland) 2011
- Citation
- 2011 c. 25 (N.I.)
- Full text
- Full text of law →
Jurisdiction scope
Members of the Northern Ireland Assembly; investigates complaints about conduct and breaches of the Assembly's Code of Conduct