Sark
How To Make A Complaint
The Commissioner for Standards is responsible for considering complaints about the conduct of Members of the Chief Pleas of Sark. The Commissioner considers complaints made by members of the public and Members of Chief Pleas, and can also initiate her own investigation if she believes that, at a relevant time, a breach of the Code of Conduct may have occurred.
Members are expected to behave in accordance with the Code of Conduct for States Members.
The Commissioner’s Statement outlines the processes she will follow in considering complaints and carrying out investigations.
How To Submit Your Complaint
If you believe that a Member of Chief Pleas has breached their Code of Conduct, you can submit a complaint either
Online Submission
https://picfs.workpro-online.com/Client/complaints
In Writing
The Greffier,
Committee Office,
La Chasse Marette,
Sark, GY10 1SE
commissioner@pi-cfs.org
What To Include In Your Complaint
In order for a complaint to be considered by the Commissioner it should:
- State the name of the complainant
- State the email, telephone and postal address of the complainant (unless the complainant is a current Member)
- Name the person who is the subject of the complaint
- State the acts or omissions of the Member complained of which are alleged to have breached the Code
- State the relevant provision or provisions of the Code which each act or omission is alleged to have breached
- Substantiate all allegations by sufficient evidence by sufficient evidence to satisfy the Commissioner that there is a prima facie case that a breach of the Code has occurred and that the complaint is not frivolous or vexatious or otherwise an abuse of the complaints process
- Relate to alleged conduct which falls within the scope of the Code of Conduct
The Commissioner will not accept complaints related to:
- Policy matters or a member’s political views or opinions;
- Service or performance standards or outcomes received;
- A complaint from a person who is not a Member of Chief Pleas regarding words spoken by, or actions of, an elected Member during a meeting of the Chief Pleas;
- A complaint about a former Member of Chief Pleas unless in relation to the Code’s provision on confidential information.