Nolan Principles of Governance    

The 'Nolan Principles' code of practice has been written with regard to the seven principles of public life identified by the Nolan Committee in their First Report on Standards in Public Life in May 1995 and subsequently endorsed by the Government.

Gateshead and South Tyneside LPC actively promote, and members adhere to, the principles set out below.

The Seven Nolan Principles:

Selflessness
Holders of public office  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.

Integrity
Holders of public office should not place themselves under  any  financial  or other  obligation to outside  individuals  or  organisations  that might  influence  them  in the performance of their official duties.

Objectivity
In carrying  out  public  business,  including making  public  appointments,  awarding   contracts,  or  recommending individuals for awards or  benefits,  holders  of  public office should make  choices  on  merit.

Accountability
Holders of  public  office  are accountable  for their decisions and  actions  to the public and  must submit  themselves to whatever scrutiny is appropriate to their  office.

Openness 
 Holders of  public  office should be as open  as  possible  about  all  the  decisions and actions they take.
 They  should  give reasons  for  their  decisions and restrict  information  only  when  the  wider public  interest  clearly demands.

Honesty 
 Holders  of  public  office have  a duty to declare any private  interests  relating to their  public duties and to take  steps to  resolve any conflicts arising  in a  way that  protects  the public   interest.

Leadership
Holders of Public Office should promote and support these principles by leadership a