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Lobbying
The act of attempting to influence decisions made by officials in the government, most often legislators or members of regulatory agencies.
Sunshine Laws
Regulations requiring certain proceedings of government agencies to be open or available to the public, promoting transparency.
Integrity Commission
An independent body tasked with investigating and combatting corruption and other misconduct within the government.
Transparency
Refers to the obligation of government to provide accessible information to the public, ensuring that government actions are open to oversight and scrutiny.
Ethics Commission
A government body that oversees the conduct of officials and ensures compliance with ethical standards, laws and regulations.
Gift Ban
A policy or law prohibiting government officials from receiving gifts to prevent the appearance of impropriety or undue influence on their decisions.
Ethics
The moral principles that govern the conduct of individuals in the field of government, ensuring public officials act in the public interest and uphold trust.
Open Data
Data that is freely available to everyone to use and republish as they wish, without restrictions from copyright or patents.
Revolving Door
A movement of personnel between roles as legislators and regulators and the industries affected by the legislation and regulation.
Accountability
The requirement that government officials are answerable for their actions and decisions, facing consequences when duties and commitments are not met.
Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)
A law that allows for the full or partial disclosure of previously unreleased information and documents controlled by the United States government.
Code of Conduct
A set of guidelines designed to set out acceptable behaviors for members of a particular group, organization or profession within the government.
Whistleblower Protection
Legal safeguards for individuals who report misconduct, unethical activities or violations of law within the government to prevent retaliation.
Public Interest
A concept referring to the welfare or well-being of the general public, often used to justify regulatory or policy decisions in a democratic context.
Conflict of Interest
A situation where a public official’s personal interests could improperly influence the performance of their duties, compromising objectivity or fairness.
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