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Government Transparency and Ethics

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Lobbying

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The act of attempting to influence decisions made by officials in the government, most often legislators or members of regulatory agencies.

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Sunshine Laws

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Regulations requiring certain proceedings of government agencies to be open or available to the public, promoting transparency.

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Integrity Commission

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An independent body tasked with investigating and combatting corruption and other misconduct within the government.

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Transparency

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Refers to the obligation of government to provide accessible information to the public, ensuring that government actions are open to oversight and scrutiny.

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Ethics Commission

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A government body that oversees the conduct of officials and ensures compliance with ethical standards, laws and regulations.

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Gift Ban

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A policy or law prohibiting government officials from receiving gifts to prevent the appearance of impropriety or undue influence on their decisions.

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Ethics

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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.

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Open Data

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Data that is freely available to everyone to use and republish as they wish, without restrictions from copyright or patents.

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Revolving Door

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A movement of personnel between roles as legislators and regulators and the industries affected by the legislation and regulation.

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Accountability

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The requirement that government officials are answerable for their actions and decisions, facing consequences when duties and commitments are not met.

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Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)

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A law that allows for the full or partial disclosure of previously unreleased information and documents controlled by the United States government.

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Code of Conduct

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A set of guidelines designed to set out acceptable behaviors for members of a particular group, organization or profession within the government.

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Whistleblower Protection

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Legal safeguards for individuals who report misconduct, unethical activities or violations of law within the government to prevent retaliation.

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Public Interest

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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.

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Conflict of Interest

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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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