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Its main tool is the promotion and enforcement of Codes of Conduct for councillors (approved by the Scottish Parliament) and those appointed to devolved public bodies.
The Commission Members are appointed by the Scottish Parliament but are expected to be independent of government in its workings.
The Commission provide guidance and training on the application of the Codes to assist in promoting high standards of conduct.
The Commissioner is not a part of the Commission but has a duty to investigate complaints of misconduct referred to him.