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9.A public consultation was launched by the Commission on 1 June 2010 inviting comments on the establishment of an independent body and on the establishment, functions, objectives, governance and budget arrangements of the body. Two responses were received, both of which supported the establishment of an independent body.
10.The Committee carried out a consultation as part of the inquiry into enforcing the Code of Conduct and the appointment of a Northern Ireland Assembly Commissioner for Standards.