The Code of Conduct provides a set of principles and standards for Members of the Scottish Parliament.
1. This section of the Code of Conduct (the Code) sets out the rules which 成人快手 must follow when they are engaging with constituents.
2. An MSP must take on a constituent’s case when approached, unless they have a legitimate reason for declining it. Examples of legitimate reasons are —
- The constituent has asked the MSP to take inappropriate action;
- The case would lead to a conflict of interest with the MSP’s existing casework;
- The case is contrary to the MSP’s political beliefs.
3. If an MSP declines to take on a constituent’s case, they would be expected to inform the constituent of this.
4. A MSP must not deal with a constituency case or constituency issue outwith their constituency / region unless by prior agreement.
5. Regional 成人快手 must work in more than two constituencies within their region.
6. Regional 成人快手 are expected to deal with any matter raised by any constituent within their region (unless they have a legitimate reason for not doing so).
7. 成人快手 must respect individual privacy when representing constituents’ interests. The exception is where there are overwhelming and lawful reasons in the wider public interest for disclosure to be made to a relevant authority. An example is where an MSP is made aware of criminal activity.
8. 成人快手 should not misrepresent the basis on which they were elected or the area they serve.
9. Constituency 成人快手 should always describe themselves as—
“[Name], Member of the Scottish Parliament for [x] constituency.”
Regional members should always describe themselves as:
“[Name], Member of the Scottish Parliament for [y] region.”
10. Regional 成人快手 must not describe themselves as a “local” MSP for (or having a particular interest in) only part of the region for which they were elected.
11. Constituency 成人快手 should not describe themselves as the sole MSP for a particular area or constituency.
12. 成人快手 must ensure their staff or others working on their behalf with constituents conform to these rules.