1. ACCOUNTABILITY, TRANSPARENCY and RESPONSIBILITY in Parliaments
ETHICAL GOVERNANCE
ACCOUNTABILITY, TRANSPARENCY and RESPONSIBILITY in Parliaments
Tangata Vainerere
Executive Director
Pacific Legislatures for Population and Governance (PLPG)

2. To give people a voice in the management of public affairs
ETHICAL GOVERNANCE
ACCOUNTABILITY
TRANSPARENCY
AIM
To give people a voice in the management of public affairs
RESPONSIBILITY

3. ETHICAL GOVERNANCE
No democratic system of Government can be effective without TRANSPARENCY and ACCOUNTABILITY.

4. TRANSPARENCY - Honesty and Openness - The quality of being easily seen through.
Hallmark = actions & results are virtuous enough to bear public scrutiny

5. Hallmark = Ethical, responsible and sustainable practices.
ACCOUNTABILITY - Assurance of Responsibility – Being answerable to the stakeholders
Hallmark = Ethical, responsible and sustainable practices.

6. EXPECTATIONS - Oversight Responsibilities –
1. Watchdog for Policy Implementation
Object: ensure approved policies are delivered to the required standard.
Benefits: policy goals are achieved

7. EXPECTATIONS - Oversight Responsibilities –
2. Detect and Prevent Waste Object: hold govt to account how taxpayers money is used.
Benefits: efficient, economic & effective govt operations

8. EXPECTATIONS - Oversight Responsibilities –
3. Detect and prevent abuse
Object: censure unconstitutional conduct by govt & public agencies.
Benefits: rights and liberties of citizens are protected

9. EXPECTATIONS - Oversight Responsibilities –
4. Ensure Operational Integrity
Object: enhance public trust & confidence in govt operations.
Benefits: effective policy delivery & improved quality of life for citizens

10. 1. Executive Dominance 2. Absolute Majorities 3. The Guillotine
KEY CHALLENGES
1. Executive Dominance
2. Absolute Majorities
3. The Guillotine
4. Conflicts of Interest

11. RECOMMENDATION 1
Legislators should maintain high standards of
accountability, transparency and responsibility in the
conduct of all public and parliamentary matters.

12. RECOMMENDATION 2
The Legislature should develop, approve and enforce a code of
conduct, including rules on conflicts of interest and the
acceptance of gifts.

13. RECOMMENDATION 3
Legislatures should require legislators to fully and
publicly disclose their financial assets and business
interests.

14. RECOMMENDATION 4
Legislatures should establish mechanisms to prevent and detect
corruption, and bring to justice legislators and staff
engaged in corrupt practices.