Common use of Selflessness Clause in Contracts

Selflessness. Holders of public office should take decisions solely in terms of the public interest. They should not do so in order to gain financial or other material benefits for themselves, their family or their friends Holders of the public office should not place themselves under any financial or other obligation to outside individuals or organisations that might influence them in the performance of their official duties In carrying out public business, including making public appointments, awarding contracts, or recommending individuals for rewards and benefits, holders of the public office should make choices on merit Holders of the public office are accountable for their decisions and actions to the public and must submit themselves to whatever scrutiny is appropriate to their office Holders of the public office should be as open as possible about all the decisions and actions that they take. They should give reasons for their decisions and restrict information only when the wider public interest clearly demands Holders of the public office have a duty to declare any private interests relating to their public duties and to take steps to resolve any conflicts arising in a way that protects the public interest Holders of the public office should promote and support these principles by leadership and example

Selflessness. Holders of public office should take decisions solely in terms of the public interest. They should not do so in order to gain financial or other material benefits for themselves, their family or their friends friends. Integrity: Holders of the public office should not place themselves under any financial or other obligation to outside individuals or organisations that might influence them in the performance of their official duties duties. Objectivity: In carrying out public business, including making public appointments, awarding contracts, or recommending individuals for rewards and benefits, holders of the public office should make choices on merit merit. Accountability: Holders of the public office are accountable for their decisions and actions to the public and must submit themselves to whatever scrutiny is appropriate to their office office. Openness: Holders of the public office should be as open as possible about all the decisions and actions that they take. They should give reasons for their decisions and restrict information only when the wider public interest clearly demands demands. Honesty: Holders of the public office have a duty to declare any private interests relating to their public duties and to take steps to resolve any conflicts arising in a way that protects the public interest interest. Leadership: Holders of the public office should promote and support these principles by leadership and example.