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CHAPTER XVI
LEADERSHIP CODE OF CONDUCT
Purpose of Code
239.
The Leadership Code of Conduct seeks to ensure that those in leadership, whether elective
or appointive
(a)
are transparent in their activities and accountable to the people they represent or
serve;
(b)
are committed to the rule of law and administrative justice;
(c)
adhere to the principles of service for the common good;
(d)
do not abuse office; and
(e)
do not engage in conduct that is likely to lead to corruption in public affairs.
Conflict of interest
240.
A person who holds an office referred to in section 241 (2) shall not
(a)
assume a position where personal interest conflicts or is likely to conflict with
the performance of functions of office; and
(b)
engage in conduct that is
(i)
likely to compromise the honesty, impartiality and integrity of that
officer;
(ii)
likely to lead to corruption in public affairs; or
(iii)
which is detrimental to the public good or welfare or good
governance.
Declaration of assets and liabilities
241.
(1)
A person who holds an office mentioned in sub-section (2) shall submit to the Integrity
Commission, a written declaration of all property, assets owned by, or any benefit gained or
liabilities owed by the holder of that office whether directly or indirectly –
(2)
(a)
within six months after the commencement of the Integrity Commission
before taking office as the case may be;
(b)
at the end of every two years; and
(c)
at the end of his term of office.
or
Sections 240 and 241(1) apply to the holders of the following offices
(a)
Prime Minister, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister;
(b)
member of the King’s Advisory Council;
(c)
member of Parliament including the Presiding Officers;
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