02/07/2026
We have been told many times that we are not allowed to share information at a members' meeting regarding DSA updates. All we have ever wanted is to share updates; now it's a code of conduct issue to ask a question.
Should we ask a question?
Should we share?
Should we leave it alone?
The Seven Principles of Public Life
The principles are:
Selflessness
Holders of public office should act solely in terms of the public interest.
Integrity
Holders of public office must avoid placing themselves under any obligation to people or
organisations that might try inappropriately to influence them in their work. They should not act or
take decisions in order to gain financial or other material benefits for themselves, their family, or
their friends. They must disclose and resolve any interests and relationships.
Objectivity
Holders of public office must act and take decisions impartially, fairly and on merit, using the best
evidence and without discrimination or bias.
Accountability
Holders of public office are accountable to the public for their decisions and actions and must
submit themselves to the scrutiny necessary to ensure this.
Openness
Holders of public office should act and take decisions in an open and transparent manner.
Information should not be withheld from the public unless there are clear and lawful reasons for so
doing.
Honesty
Holders of public office should be truthful.
Leadership
Holders of public office should exhibit these principles in their own behaviour. They should actively
promote and robustly support the principles and be willing to challenge poor behaviour wherever it
occurs.
