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Nauru leadership code makes politicians more accountable

The Government of Nauru has delivered on its pledge towards transparency and accountability by adopting a new Leadership Code which aims to hold those in power and authority accountable for their actions.

 

A report of the Select Community on Leadership Code was presented to Parliament of Nauru on May 12 with the Bill shortly to be introduced and adopted by the House.
Once enacted, Nauru will join other nations in providing the opportunity for its citizens to enforce accountability of elected leaders through such a Leadership Code.
The Honourable Russ Kun M.P. resided as Chairman over the Committee responsible for establishing the code and says the definition of a leader is widespread and not confined to elected officials.

 

"Police officers, church leaders, business leaders, community leaders, and youth leaders all come under this umbrella and will now have to act in such a way befitting their standing or risk the consequences."

 

To implement and enforce the Code, an Ombudsman will be established with he or she preferably an expatriate and entreated from the Commonwealth Secretariat and selected by members from Government, Opposition, the Judiciary and the community.

 

"The Ombudsman will have full separation from power from all tiers of Government and the Judiciary, and will have the discretion on whether to proceed with an investigation if they find the complaint substantial enough to warrant further investigation" said Mr Kun.
"For more serious breaches and criminal related allegations, the Ombudsman can forward his recommendations to the Director of Public Prosecutions".

 

Mr Kun said the Committee knows a strong Leadership Code is pivotal in making the Government of the day more accountable and responsive to its citizens needs, while also building confidence and trust in the workings of politicians and senior leaders.
"It's all about holding people accountable and ensuring a leader's first responsibility is to the people they serve. Their first loyalty must be to their office and not self-interest."

 

Justice Minister Honourable David Adeang has assured the House his Department will fast track the Leadership Code Bill at the next sitting of Parliament.