The Chief Investigating Officer
In addition to the Commission, the Ethical Standards in Public Life etc. (Scotland) Act 2000 established the office of the Chief Investigating Officer. The Chief Investigating Officer is not a part of the Commission but has a duty to investigate complaints of misconduct referred to him. He is not entirely independent though; he must comply with any directions given by the Commission, which may not however direct him as to how to carry any particular investigation out.
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