MY
PRINCIPLES IN PUBLIC LIFE
Mr.
Ahmed Ibrahim Dahir (Ahmed Wayne) 21/09/2005
The
members of Somaliland parliament when elected to hold the public office
have the duty to serve the public interest and the citizens who elected
them are entitled to feel confident that their power of sovereignty is
being exercised for their benefit.
Holding a public office is a public trust and signifies that the officer
has been entrusted with public power by the people. Therefore, the
elected officer holds this power in trust to be used only for the
benefit of the nation as a whole and never for his/her benefit.
Therefore, when elected to the public office, I shall be governed and
guided by the following principle:
1.
Duty to uphold the law
As
a member of Somaliland Parliament, I should uphold the law of the
nation, and on all occasions, act in accordance with the trust that the
public is entitled to place in myself.
2.
Selflessness
I shall take decisions solely in
terms of the public interest. I should not do so in order to gain
financial or other benefits for myself, my family or my friends.
3.
Integrity
I should
not place myself under any financial or other obligation to outside
individuals or organisations that might influence me in the performance
of my official duties.
4.
Objectivity
In
carrying out public business, including making public appointments,
awarding contracts, or recommending individuals for rewards and
benefits, I shall make choices on merit basis.
5.
Accountability
I shall
be accountable to the public for my actions and the manner in which I
carry out my responsibilities, and should co-operate fully and honestly
with any scrutiny appropriate to my particular office.
6.
Openness
I shall
be as open as possible about my actions and those of my authority. To
the best of my ability, I should give reasons for my decisions and
restrict information only when the wider public interest clearly
demands.
7.
Honesty and Integrity
I have a duty to declare any private
interests relating to my public duties and to take steps to resolve any
conflicts arising in a way that protects the public interest.
8.
Personal Judgement
I may take account of the views of others,
including their political groups, but should reach my own conclusions on
the issues before them and act in accordance with those conclusions.
9.
Respect for Others
I should promote equality by not
discriminating unlawfully against any person, and by treating people
with respect, regardless of their race, age, gender or disability. I
should respect the impartiality and integrity of the authority's
statutory officers, and its other employees.
10.
Leadership
As a public office holder, I should
promote and support all these principles by leadership and example.
Ahmed Ibrahim Dahir (Ahmed Wayne)
please contact me at ahmedwayne@yahoo.co.uk
