The Moray Integration Joint Board (MIJB) has formally adopted the Standards Commission’s Model Code of Conduct, reaffirming its ongoing commitment to operating with the highest standards of transparency and accountability.
The updated guidance replaces the previous code which had been in place since the MIJB was established in 2016.
Dennis Robertson, Chair of the MIJB, welcomed the formal adoption of the Model Code of Conduct at the board meeting held yesterday (Thursday 30 January).
“The code aligns with the high standards of behaviour we have always maintained and provides a clear framework that reflects how we already operate. While these principles of public life have long guided our work, formally adopting the code reaffirms our commitment to good governance in our work overseeing health and social care services for Moray’s communities.”
The model code sets out the conduct expected of individuals who serve on the boards of public bodies in Scotland and is built on the nine key principles of public life: duty; selflessness; integrity; objectivity; accountability and stewardship; openness; honesty; leadership; and respect.
Both versions of the code cover the same principles for good conduct, with the updated model code including expanded sections on respect and courtesy, confidentiality, registration of interests and lobbying. It also outlines potential sanctions for breaches, including censure, suspension, and disqualification.
