The Seven Principles of Public Life

• Selflessness :- Holders of public office should take decisions solely in terms of the public interest . They should not do so in order to gain financial or other benefits for themselves, their family or their friends.
• Integrity :- Holders of public office should not take place themselves under any financial or other obligation to outside individuals or organisations that might influence them in the performance of their official duties.
• Objectivity :- In carrying out public business, including making public appointments, awarding contracts, or recommending individuals for rewards and benefits, holders of public office should make choices on merit.
•  Accountability :- Holders of public offices are accountable for their decisions and actions to the public and must submit themselves to whatever scrutiny is appropriate to their office.
• Openness :- Holders of public offices should be as open as possible about all the decisions and actions that they take. They should give reasons for their decisions and restrict information only when the wider public interest clearly demands.
• Honesty :- Holders of public offices have a duty to declare any private interests relating to their public duties and to take steps to resolve any conflicts arising in a way that protects the public interest.
• Leadership :- Holders of public offices should promote and support these principles by leadership and examples.

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