Chief Investigating Officer
The Chief Investigating Officer (CIO) is responsible for investigating any complaints made under the Code of Conduct. They are appointed by the Scottish Ministers and are operationally independent of the Standards Commission. The CIO will make a determination if the complaint is relevant or if another body can assist the complainant; the CIO must explain their decision. If an investigation is carried out the CIO will produce a report for the Commission. The Commission can choose to direct the CIO to conduct further investigations, convene a hearing or do neither.
Read more about this topic: Ethical Standards In Public Life Etc. (Scotland) Act 2000
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