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Following the receipt of the electoral candidate declarations the Commission for Standards in Public Life reminds all candidates that in accordance with section 11(3) of the Standards in Public Life Law, if there are any changes to a candidate’s interests, assets, income and liabilities you are required to submit an amendment to your declaration within 30 days of the change occurring.

Additionally the Commission takes this opportunity to draw attention to the importance of Schedule 2 of the SPL Act that outlines the Nolan Principles/The Seven Principles of Public Life, which are the principles that all persons to whom the Act applies shall comply with when acting in their professional public roles and conducting their professional public duties.  The principles include: Selflessness, Integrity, Objectivity, Accountability, Openness, Honesty and Leadership.  These principles are paramount in the decision-making process of the public’s interest and should be promoted and supported by all seeking public leadership within our Islands.

Lastly, it is imperative that all political hopefuls, in line with the abovementioned principles, uphold high ethical standards of integrity throughout the election process and once appointed to office.  To this end the Commission reiterates the importance of developing a Parliamentary Code of Conduct and encourages candidates to keep this at top of mind as the country continues to make great strides toward enhanced democracy and good governance.

For more information on the Nolan Principles/ The Seven Principles in Public Life candidates may visit http://www.standardsinpubliclifecommission.ky/nolan-principles