RECRUITS are wanted to ensure County Durham councillors behave themselves.
Durham County Council and the county's police and fire authorities are seeking people to act as public watchdogs.
They will be independent members of the standards committees which the bodies must set up under a shake-up of local government.
The committees are charged with overseeing the councillors' code of conduct and promoting high standards.
They will also consider allegations of impropriety.
The county council has one vacancy, and the police and fire authorities two each.
Applicants for the council vacancy must live in the county, but outside Darlington. Candidates for the police and fire authority vacancies may come from the town.
Monitoring officer Andrew North said: "While these posts are voluntary and unpaid, successful applicants will have the satisfaction of making an important contribution to public service standards in County Durham and Darlington."
Travelling and subsistence allowances will be paid, and training will be given.
Applicants should write to the Director of Corporate and Legal Services, Durham County Council, County Hall, Durham, DH1 5UL, or telephone 0191-383 3482 for an application form.
Applications should be submitted by March 22.
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