Code(s) of ethics, standards and conduct for parliamentary staff exist in practice, apply to all parliamentary staff, and set out clear expectations on professionalism and ethical conduct, on respect for parliament, its staff and the people they serve, and on integrity, accountability and impartiality.
The legal framework requires the development of code(s) of ethics, standards and conduct for parliamentary staff.
Information is provided in response to parliamentary FOI requests in a consistent and timely manner. Refusals to disclose information, or failures to disclose full information, are reviewed by an independent external body, whose decisions are binding.
The parliamentary FOI regime sets standards for the proactive publishing of predetermined categories of information, including in open and machine-readable formats.
Any exceptions are clearly and narrowly defined by law, with a strong “public interest” test for disclosure. Parliamentary privilege may limit access to information in very specific and clearly defined circumstances.
Parliament follows detailed FOI guidelines, which require maximum disclosure of information, including information relating to parliament’s procedures and processes and to the parliamentary administration.
The legal framework establishes a parliamentary FOI regime, which is in line with national and international obligations and best practice. Any citizen or organization can request information under the parliamentary FOI regime.
Internal and/or external audits or other reviews provide assurances regarding compliance with the legal framework and procurement guidelines. The reports and findings of such audits or reviews are made publicly available.
All stages of the procurement process are completely transparent and open. All information on procurement is made publicly available in a timely manner.
Parliament has staff with expertise in undertaking procurement, managing contracts, achieving value for money and communicating about complex procurement procedures.
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