| Commissioner for Ethical Standards in Public Life in Scotland | |
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Incumbent since 1 March 2023Ian Bruce | |
| Type | Commissioner |
| Seat | Edinburgh |
| Nominator | Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body |
| Appointer | Scottish Parliament |
| Term length | 6 years |
| Constituting instrument | Public Services Reform (Commissioner for Ethical Standards in Public Life in Scotland etc.) Order 2013 |
| Precursor | Public Standards Commissioner & Public Appointments Commissioner |
| Formation | 1 July 2013 |
| First holder | D Stuart Allan |
| Salary | £83,656 - £97,672 |
| Website | ethicalstandards |
The commissioner for ethical standards in public life in Scotland is an independent commissioner in Scotland with the responsibility for investigating complaints about Members of the Scottish Parliament, councillors of the 32 Councils of Scotland, and board members of Scottish public bodies. The commissioner also monitors the appointment of members of specified public bodies in Scotland by the Scottish Ministers.