ATC140324: Annual Report of the Joint Committee on Ethics and Members’ Interests, dated 12 March 2014:

Ethics and Members' Interest

Annual Report of the Joint Committee on Ethics and Members’ Interests, dated 12 March 2014:

Joint Rule 124(2) stipulates that the Committee on Ethics and Members’ Interests must report to both Houses at least annually on the operation and effectiveness of the Code of Conduct for Assembly and Permanent Council Members.

1. The Committee hosted a seminar on ethics at which the Auditor‑General , Public Protector and Public Service Commission all made inputs.

2. The Committee considered allegations against former Minister Hon D Pule MP, which was completed. A report to the National Assembly was tabled on 7 August 2013.

3. The Committee hosted the Ekhuruleni Municipality during its study visit to Parliament to consider the functioning of the Code of Conduct.

4. The Committee considered allegations of a breach of confidentiality against Hon D Kohler‑Barnard MP, which were dismissed by the Committee on 16 October 2013.

5. The Committee adopted the 2013 Register of Members’ Interests on 16 October 2013.

6. The Committee adopted a report on a complaint against Hon M R Mdakane .

7. The Committee adopted and tabled a revised Code.

Approved.

Signed______________________ Signed_____________________

Co-Chairperson Co-Chairperson

Mr B L Mashile Prof B Turok

Date_______________________ Date_______________________

Report to be noted.

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