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Welcome and introduction  \n2. Previous minutes  \na. The minutes of the previous meeting are agreed  \nb. All actions were completed with the exception of the following, or as discussed under specific agenda headings.  \ni. HCS to set up meeting with SIO to finalise an MSP factsheet and discuss how it inter-relates with that for Councillors/Members and the online Witness policy.  \nMSP factsheet approved and to be published alongside Councillor/Member factsheet which is awaiting approval. Privacy notice approved and published.  \nUpdated witness policy to be drafted.  \nii. PAM to review and update the desk instructions on how to carry out complaint investigations and examinations as these have become out of date.  \nIn progress.  \niii. Senior Investigating Support Officer (SISO) to convert final draft of Values of office survey to Smart survey format and pilot this in July/August.  \nCompleted and to be rolled out by next SMTM.  \niv. HCS to arrange review of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion policy with reference to gender critical views.  \nIn progress.  \nv. HIO to schedule ‘Investigating sexual misconduct’ refresher training.  \nLegal advisors contacted for training. Date to be finalised.  \n E: [info@ethicalstandards.org.uk](info@ethicalstandards.org.uk) T: 0300 011 0550 W: www.ethicalstandards.org. uk  \nPage 1 of 14  \n3. Governance and providing assurance  \na. Stakeholder engagement – key events  \n􀁸 1 September – Commissioner met with Standards Commission Scotland (SCS) Case Manager to discuss an issue of mutual interest.  \n􀁸 6 September – Commissioner met with Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee (SPPAC) Clerks to provide an update on the work of his office.  \n􀁸 7 September – Commissioner met with SPPAC Convener and new members to provide an informal briefing on his role and remit and to update them on the work of his office. Communications day with Public Appointment Advisors (PAA’s) to discuss strategic objectives.  \n􀁸 8 September – Commissioner and Public Appointments Team (PAT) met with Scottish Government officials to discuss an examination into public appointments practices. HCS and Information Management and IT Officer (IMITO) met Data Protection Officer (DPO) in preparation for internal audit.  \n􀁸 13 September – Commissioner and SCS Case Manager gave a joint presentation on the ethical standards framework at a Scottish Government new board member induction event.  \n􀁸 14 September – Commissioner met with a representative of the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body (SPCB) to discuss welfare support. PAM met with Head of Improvement and Outreach of the Scottish Government.  \n􀁸 18 September – Commissioner met with the Convener and a Member of Scottish Local Authority Remuneration Committee (SLARC) to discuss the body’s work and issues of mutual interest.  \n􀁸 19 September – Commissioner and standards team attended training on the MSP Code of Conduct from the SPPAC Clerks.  \n􀁸 20 September – Commissioner met with representatives of the Scottish Human Rights Commissioner (SHRC) to discuss issues of mutual interest.  \n􀁸 29 September – PAM met with board secretary for public body seeking informal advice on timing of an appointment round.  \n􀁸 02 October – Commissioner, SIO and HIO met with the SCS Executive Director and Case Manager to discuss applicability of the Code.  \nb. Strategic plan  \n􀁸 Next draft circulated to SMT and key staff to comment b","cbCaibz7jlS1K1Xf","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaibz7jlS1K1Xf","pdf",911246,"English","# Welcome and introduction\n# Previous minutes\n## Actions and updates\n# Governance and providing assurance\n## Stakeholder engagement – key events\n## Strategic plan\n## Business plans\n## Managing risk\n## Advisory Audit Board\n## Internal audit","[{\"question\":\"Who attended the Senior Management Team monthly meeting on 3 October 2023?\",\"answer\":\"The minutes list Ian Bruce (Ethical Standards Commissioner), Sarah Pollock (Hearings and Investigations Officer), Melanie Stronach (Public Appointments Manager), and Karen Elder (Head of Corporate Services). 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