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

Council Code of Conduct 

View the Code of Conduct for Northumberland County Council members. 

Local Board Code of Conduct 

View the Code of Conduct for Local Board members. 

Submitting a complaint

Submit a complaint directly to the Integrity Commissioner using the Request for Investigation form.