2000 October Report of the Auditor General of Canada

October 2000 Report—Chapter 12

Exhibit 12.5—Responsibilities of Political Leaders

Principle: Political commitment to ethics should reinforce the ethical conduct of public servants.

Actions

• Maintain a high standard of propriety in the discharge of official duties.
• Create legislative and institutional arrangements that reinforce ethical behaviour.
• Create sanctions against wrongdoing.
• Provide adequate support and resources for ethics-related activities throughout government.
• Avoid exploitation of ethics rules and laws for political purposes.

Source: OECD, Principles for Managing Ethics in the Public Service