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Our Statutory Powers

25 February 2019 | Information and records | Corporate

CESPLS Legislative Background April 2019.docx

This document details the legislation under-pinning the office of the Commissioner for Ethical Standards in Public Life in Scotland. It also includes a flowchart detailing the history of the organisation and the previous incumbents of key posts.