Conduct of observers
Observers should keep in mind that they are invited into that role by the Board as advisers to assist them in making decisions which are in the best interest of the general public. When making a contribution Observers should have in mind the good of the whole community, not just that of the sector or interest group they represent.
During meetings of the Board it is the members who bear responsibility for the decisions they make. Observers make their contributions at the invitation of the Chairman.
Although observers cannot hold office on the Board, they should nevertheless familiarise themselves with the standards which apply to members, and endeavour to conform to that standard in their own behaviour. In particular, observers should be aware of On Board: A Guide for Board Members of Public Bodies in Scotland, and SWestrans’ own Members’ Code of Conduct.