The newly appointed Standards Chief of the States of Guernsey has laid out a comprehensive roadmap aimed at bolstering ethical governance and transparency across all government operations. Emphasizing accountability, the chief highlighted key focus areas including conflict of interest management, enhanced public engagement, and continuous professional development for officials. The commitment to upholding a culture of integrity is expected to reinforce public trust and ensure adherence to the highest standards of conduct.

Among the immediate priorities, the Standards Chief plans to:

  • Implement regular ethics training workshops for all deputies and civil servants
  • Establish a more robust framework for monitoring and reporting breaches
  • Encourage proactive disclosure of interests and affiliations
  • Foster a collaborative environment to address emerging governance challenges
Priority Area Action Steps Expected Outcome
Ethics Training Mandatory seminars every quarter Improved awareness and…