THE Honiara City Councillors were inducted on Wednesday.
The induction was part of the 100 days program of the Council since the election of the newly elected members.
During the induction, the Leadership Code Commission Chairman and his officers were also invited to attend.
City Mayor AlferenceInogaFatai said the invitation of the LCC was specifically to brief the Councillors about their roles as leaders.
“I see the Leadership Code Commission as a very important institution to safe guide leaders in their roles and responsibilities,” Mr Fatai said.
“I do really appreciate the LCC for coming forward to brief us about the Leadership code during the induction,” he said.
MrFatai said that he is happy with the message and encourages his councillors to serve under the Leadership Code.
Meanwhile, the LCC Chairman Francis Cecil Luza said it is important for the Councillors to be informed of the Leadership Code.
“As leaders they are expected to abide with the leadership Code outlined in both the Constitution (sections 94 and 95) and the Leadership Code (Further Provisions) Act, 1999.
“The public will be expecting them to perform their roles accordingly and it is of great importance for them to maintain their integrity as leaders without any conflict of interest or any other misconduct,” Mr Luza added.
The chairman further states that the Leadership Code is to assist every leader including the Councillors to keep them on track with their duties.
The LCC has three important functions which are: investigating allegations of misconduct in office by Government Leaders, Manages and maintains a Register of Leaders Interest and Assists Leaders to comply with the Leadership Code and promotes good governance, accountability and transparency.
