TRUST US…..
I, ________________________,
today commit myself as your councillor to provide excellence in my service to the community.
I pledge to:
- Remain faithful to this contract
- Implement the promises we make in our manifesto
- Be free of corruption and to prevent corruption
- To ensure open, inclusive and participatory governance
- To serve my community to the best of my our ability utilising all the resources at our disposal
- To behave –both professionally and personally – in a manner that is always above reproach
- Be a person of integrity
- Be open and fair at all times
- Include you in decision-making
- Be accountable
- Be available at all times
- Take your concerns seriously
- Treat you with dignity and respect
- Regularly consult with you and to report back
- To be the voice of the community in all Council meetings
- Work for and with you
TRUST US to live by this contract of good governance in our service to you in the spirit of Ubuntu.
IFP Contract of Good Governance
TRUST US to hold councillors accountable for their actions. We will insist on the highest standards of good governance, of ethical behaviour and of responsiveness to the community. We will strictly enforce this and will fire those who fail to comply.
TRUST US to ensure that your IFP councillor will:
- Be a person of integrity
- Be open and fair at all times
- Include you in decision-making
- Be accountable
- Be available at all times
- Take your concerns seriously
- Treat you with dignity and respect
- Regularly consult with you and to report back for feedback
- Work for and with you
TRUST US to ensure that our councillors serve everyone in the community. TRUST US to make sure that IFP councillor’s act professionally at all times and serve with dedication.
Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi
IFP President