Office Holders

1.1. Purpose of the Code of Conduct

This Code of Conduct for the guidance of office holders has been drawn up by the Government in accordance with Section 10 (2) of the Standards in Public Office Act 2001 (2001 Act).

In accordance with Section 10(6) of the 2001 Act, it is designed to

“indicate the standards of conduct and integrity for the persons to whom it relates in the performance of their functions and in relation to any matter connected with or affecting or likely or appearing to affect such performance and in relation to such other matters (if any) as may be specified in the code.”

This Code does not make provision in relation to matters for which adequate provision is made in existing guidelines and will apply prospectively, i.e. from the date of publication.

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