- commitments given by signing the Declaration and Undertaking form (Appendix 4C);
- • allegations of misconduct by magistrates and make recommendations to the Lord Chief • allegations of misconduct by magistrates and make recommendations to the Lord Chief Justice and the Lord Chancellor in accordance with the Judicial Conduct (Magistrates) Rules 2014 and Justice of the Peace Rules 2016;
- • decisions by the Family Training, Approvals, Authorisations and Appraisals Committee • decisions by the Family Training, Approvals, Authorisations and Appraisals Committee (FTAAAC) and Justices’ Training Approvals, Authorisations and Appraisals Committee (JTAAAC) where a magistrate has failed to reach the required standard;
- • any formal recommendation for removal to the Lord Chief Justice and the Lord Chancellor in • any formal recommendation for removal to the Lord Chief Justice and the Lord Chancellor in accordance with the Judicial Conduct (Magistrates) Rules 2014 and the Justice of the Peace Rules 2016;
- • post-appointment matters such as transfers across Local Justice Areas, re-appointments and • post-appointment matters such as transfers across Local Justice Areas, re-appointments and re-activations and consideration of matters relating to sittings and leave of absence requests referred to the Advisory Committee by Bench Chairs;
- • strategic oversight of sitting levels and leave of absences to ensure they are aware of issues • strategic oversight of sitting levels and leave of absences to ensure they are aware of issues that may impact upon future recruitment numbers.

Conduct Advisory Committee members are recruited from Recruitment Advisory Committees so as to maintain cross-fertilisation of experience. Direct recruitment into Conduct Advisory Committees is therefore through applying for, and gaining experience of, Recruitment Advisory Committees.

## Eligibility Criteria

Magistrate members members – Magistrate members must be serving magistrates. Bench Chairs and Deputy Bench Chairs are excluded from membership of Advisory Committees. Non-magistrate members members – Former magistrates will not be appointed as non-magistrate members. The table below is to help prospective applicants identify whether their occupation, or that of a spouse, partner/civil partner or close relative, will affect their eligibility to serve as a member of an Advisory Committee. These lists are not exhaustive and if you have any doubt about your eligibility for appointment, contact the relevant Advisory Committee.

Roles which automatically disqualify you from applying	Roles where eligibility will depend on the circumstances
• • Community Assessor (involved in the • selection of police officers and related roles) Community safety partnership member • Educational welfare officer • Independent custody visitor • Mckenzie Friend • National Crime Agency • Police (civilian employee) • Policy Community Support Officer • Police and Crime Commissioner (and • Deputies)	• Agency • Agency Appropriate adult • Barrister / solicitor advocate • Care manager • Children’s guardian • Citizen’s advice • Child contact centre • Civil servant • Councillor • Crime prevention panel member • Crown Prosecution Service •

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