Who we are
As a Non-Ministerial Office we are independent of the Scottish Government and accountable to the Scottish Parliament. Our Board commenced their responsibilities in April 2022.
Organisation
Executive Team
Consumer Scotland is led by an executive team who are accountable to the Board and the Scottish Parliament
Board members
We are governed by an appointed Board who work with the Chief Executive to provide scrutiny and strategic direction for the organisation.
Meet the Board
Board governance
Our Board operates under agreed Standing Orders and we have a Framework agreement with the Scottish Government.
Board Minutes
Code of Conduct for Members
Framework Agreement
Register of Members' Interests
Standing Orders
Whistleblowing Policy
Committees
Consumer Scotland has two committees.
The Audit and Risk Committee is a sub committee of the Board which advises the Board and Accountable Officer on strategic processes in respect of risk, control and governance, governance statements, accounting policies, accounts and the annual report of the organisation. At least once every three years, the Committee will review its own effectiveness and report the results of that review to the Board.
Audit and Risk Committee minutes and papers
Consumer Scotland has also established an Advisory Committee on Consumers in Vulnerable Circumstances following the advice and input of the Short Life Working Group on Consumers in Vulnerable Circumstances.