Guiding principles
The values and personal attributes that individuals bring to the DTBAG are as important as their skills and knowledge. These qualities will enable Advisory Group members to use their skills, knowledge and expertise to function well as part of a team and make an active contribution to effective governance.
All those elected or appointed to the DTBAG should fulfil their role in line with the seven Principles of Public Life (the “Nolan principles”) set out below.
1. Selflessness
Holders of public office should act solely in terms of the public interest.
2. Integrity
Holders of public office must avoid placing themselves under any obligation to people or organisations that might try inappropriately to influence them in their work. They should not act or take decisions to gain financial or other material benefits for themselves, their family, or their friends. They must declare and resolve any interests and relationships.
3. Objectivity
Holders of public office must act and take decisions impartially, fairly and on merit, using the best evidence and without discrimination or bias.
4. Accountability
Holders of public office are accountable to the public for their decisions and actions and must submit themselves to the scrutiny necessary to ensure this.
5. Openness
Holders of public office should act and take decisions in an open and transparent manner. Information should not be withheld from the public unless there are clear and lawful reasons for so doing.
6. Honesty
Holders of public office should be truthful.
7. Leadership
Holders of public office should exhibit these principles in their own behaviour. They should actively promote and robustly support the principles and be willing to challenge poor behaviour wherever it occurs.
They should also be mindful of their responsibilities under equality legislation, in particular the Public Sector Equality Duty, recognising and encouraging diversity and inclusion.
The CCA Monitoring Officer can offer advice to members on the governance and operating principles of the CCA.