constituteproject.org PDF generated: 26 Sep 2013, 21:48 196 Responsibilities of public officers and principles of leadership (1) Authority assigned to a public officer is a public trust which must be exercised in a manner which-(a) is consistent with the purposes and objectives of this Constitution; (b) demonstrates respect for the people and a readiness to serve them rather than rule them; and (c) promotes public confidence in the office held by the public officer. (2) Public officers must conduct themselves, in public and private life, so as to avoid any conflict between their personal interests and their public or official duties, and to abstain from any conduct that demeans their office. (3) Public officers in leadership positions must abide by the following principles of leadership-(a) objectivity and impartiality in decision making; (b) honesty in the execution of public duties; (c) accountability to the public for decisions and actions; and (d) discipline and commitment in the service of the people. 197 Terms of office of heads of government-controlled entities An Act of Parliament may limit the terms of office of chief executive officers or heads of government-controlled entities and other commercial entities and public enterprises owned or wholly controlled by the State. 198 Legislation to enforce Chapter 9 An Act of Parliament must provide measures to enforce the provisions of this Chapter, including measures-(a) requiring public officers to make regular disclosures of their assets; (b) establishing codes of conduct to be observed by public officers; (c) specifying the standards of good corporate governance to be observed by governmentcontrolled entities and other commercial entities owned or wholly controlled by the State; (d) providing for the disciplining of persons who contravene the provisions of this Chapter or of any code of conduct or standard referred to in paragraph (b). Zimbabwe 2013 Page 85