5.4 Key Principles of the Members' Model Code of Conduct
In March 2002, the Scottish Parliament approved the Model Code of Conduct for Members of Devolved Public Bodies in Scotland which was the basis upon which public bodies have developed their own Code of Conduct for Board Members. The Model Code of Conduct is based on the nine key principles of public life approved by the Scottish Parliament augmenting the seven Nolan principles to reflect the nature of public service in Scotland.
Your organisation's Code of Conduct sets out the nine key principles that Board members are expected to uphold in carrying out their duties:
- Public Service;
- Leadership;
- Selfl essness;
- Integrity;
- Objectivity;
- Honesty;
- Accountability and Stewardship;
- Respect; and
- Openness.
The rest of this Section examines these principles in greater depth, highlighting some of the practical issues and implications for you as a Board member of a Scottish public body.