Public Integrity in Malta
Improving the Integrity and Transparency Framework for Elected and Appointed Officials
This report provides concrete recommendations for strengthening the legislative and institutional framework for elected and appointed officials in Malta. It reviews the institutional and procedural set-up of the Commissioner for Standards in Public Life and analyses the omissions, inconsistencies and overlaps in the Standards in Public Life Act. It also provides recommendations to the Government of Malta on developing the most feasible lobbying regulation, and identifies concrete measures to strengthen the existing codes of ethics for elected and appointed officials, as well as the system of asset and interest declarations.
Updating the Codes of Ethics for Ministers, Parliamentary Secretaries and Members of the House of Representatives in Malta
This chapter provides recommendations on strengthening the Codes of Ethics for Ministers, Parliamentary Secretaries and Members of the House of Representatives to provide a comprehensive integrity framework for elected and appointed officials. In particular, this chapter addresses the need for revised Codes which contain clear and common definitions, memorable and meaningful values, and clear provisions on the proper use of information, engagement with lobbyists and third parties, management and prevention of conflict of interests, receipt of gifts and other benefits, and post-public employment restrictions. This chapter also details guidance on implementing and enforcing the Codes.
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