HE CODE OF CONDUCT FOR MEMBERS OF PARLIAMENT
Rules of Procedure
Parliament of Uganda
APPENDIX F
Rule 71
1. Purpose of the Code
The purpose of the Code is to assist Members in the discharge of their obligations to the House,
their constituents and the public at large. A thread.
Rules of Procedure
Parliament of Uganda
APPENDIX F
Rule 71
1. Purpose of the Code
The purpose of the Code is to assist Members in the discharge of their obligations to the House,
their constituents and the public at large. A thread.
2. Public Duty
(1) By virtue of The Oath of allegiance taken by all Members, Members have a duty to be faithful and
bear true allegiance to the Republic of Uganda and to preserve, protect and defend the Constitutionand to uphold the law …….
(1) By virtue of The Oath of allegiance taken by all Members, Members have a duty to be faithful and
bear true allegiance to the Republic of Uganda and to preserve, protect and defend the Constitutionand to uphold the law …….
and act on all occasions in accordance with the public trust placed in them.
(2) Members have a general duty to act in the interests of the nation as a Whole; and special duty to
their constituents.
(2) Members have a general duty to act in the interests of the nation as a Whole; and special duty to
their constituents.
3. Personal Conduct
Members shall observe the general principles of conduct specified below-
Members shall observe the general principles of conduct specified below-
(a) Selflessness: Members should take decisions solely in terms of the public interest.
They should not do so in order to gain financial or other material benefits for themselves, their family,
or their friends;
They should not do so in order to gain financial or other material benefits for themselves, their family,
or their friends;
(b) Integrity: Members should not place themselves under any financial or other obligation to outside
individuals or organisations that might influence them in the performance of their duties;
individuals or organisations that might influence them in the performance of their duties;
(c) Objectivity: In carrying out business, including making recommendations on public appointments,
awarding contract, or recommending individuals for rewards and benefits, Members should make
choices on merit;
awarding contract, or recommending individuals for rewards and benefits, Members should make
choices on merit;
(d) Accountability: Members are accountable for their decisions and actions to the electorate and
must submit themselves to whatever scrutiny is appropriate;
must submit themselves to whatever scrutiny is appropriate;
(e) Openness: Members should be as open as possible about all the decisions and actions that they
take and should give reasons for their decisions and restrict information only when the public interest
clearly demands;
take and should give reasons for their decisions and restrict information only when the public interest
clearly demands;
(f) Honesty: Members have a duty to declare any private interests relating to their Parliamentary
duties and to take steps to resolve any conflicts arising in a way that protects the public interest;
duties and to take steps to resolve any conflicts arising in a way that protects the public interest;
(g) Leadership: Members should promote and support good governance by leadership and example.
4. Public Interest
Members shall base their conduct on full consideration of the public interest, avoid conflict between
personal interest and the public interest and resolve any conflict between the two, at once, and in
favour of the public interest.
Members shall base their conduct on full consideration of the public interest, avoid conflict between
personal interest and the public interest and resolve any conflict between the two, at once, and in
favour of the public interest.
5. Public Trust
Members shall at all times conduct themselves in a manner which will maintain and strengthen the
public’s trust and confidence in the integrity of Parliament and never undertake any action which
may bring the House or its Members generally, into disrepute.
Members shall at all times conduct themselves in a manner which will maintain and strengthen the
public’s trust and confidence in the integrity of Parliament and never undertake any action which
may bring the House or its Members generally, into disrepute.
6. Corruption
The acceptance by a Member of a bribe to influence his or her conduct as a Member, including any fee, compensation or reward in connection with the promotion of, or opposition to, any Bill, Motion, ….
The acceptance by a Member of a bribe to influence his or her conduct as a Member, including any fee, compensation or reward in connection with the promotion of, or opposition to, any Bill, Motion, ….
or other matter submitted, or intended to be submitted to the House, or to any Committee of the House, is contrary to this Code of Conduct
7. Declaration of Interest
Members shall fulfill conscientiously the requirements of the House in respect of the declaration of
interest and shall always draw attention to any relevant interest …..
Members shall fulfill conscientiously the requirements of the House in respect of the declaration of
interest and shall always draw attention to any relevant interest …..
in any proceeding of the House or its Committees, or in any communications with Ministers, Government Departments or Executive
Agencies.
Agencies.
8. Openness
In any activities with, or on behalf of organisation with which a Members has a financial
relationship including activities which may not be a matter of public record eg. informal meetings and functions, Members must always bear in mind the need to be open and frank.
In any activities with, or on behalf of organisation with which a Members has a financial
relationship including activities which may not be a matter of public record eg. informal meetings and functions, Members must always bear in mind the need to be open and frank.
9. Acting as paid advocate
No Member shall act as a paid advocate for any person or organisation in any proceedings of the
House.
No Member shall act as a paid advocate for any person or organisation in any proceedings of the
House.
10. Improper use of Payments
No improper use shall be made of any payment or allowance made to Members for public purposes
and any rules which apply to such payments and allowances must be strictly observed.
No improper use shall be made of any payment or allowance made to Members for public purposes
and any rules which apply to such payments and allowances must be strictly observed.
11. Use of Information Received
Members must bear in mind information they receive in confidence in the course of their
Parliamentary duties should be used only in connection with those duties, and such information
must never be used for purposes of publicity or financial gain.
Members must bear in mind information they receive in confidence in the course of their
Parliamentary duties should be used only in connection with those duties, and such information
must never be used for purposes of publicity or financial gain.
12. Matters not Provided for
For any matter, which is not provided for, Members may seek advice of the Speaker or of the
Committee on Rules, Privileges and Discipline.
For any matter, which is not provided for, Members may seek advice of the Speaker or of the
Committee on Rules, Privileges and Discipline.
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