In making this application, the applicant (or person acting on behalf of the applicant) acknowledges:
- I understand that approval of my membership and my ongoing membership of Transparency International New Zealand Inc (TINZ) is conditional upon my agreement and compliance with the Vision, Mission, Values, Organisational Integrity, Guiding Principles, Purposes, Objectives and Tikanga (culture) of TINZ.
- I agree to work cooperatively with the members of TINZ to advance the Objectives of Transparency International (the global movement) in general, and of TINZ, in particular.
- I accept that membership of TINZ cannot be construed as an endorsement of any individual member's activities or stated opinions. I agree that my membership does not entitle me or my associates to speak on behalf of TINZ and I will not either directly or indirectly hold myself out as an agent of TINZ for any purpose whatsoever.
- I understand that my membership application may be declined or my membership may be revoked if, in the opinion of the Board, I have acted or am likely to act in a manner contrary to the Constitution, Vision, Mission, Values, Organisational Integrity, Guiding Principles, Purposes, Objectives and Tikanga (culture) of TINZ) and/or in a manner that may bring TINZ into disrepute.
- I understand that my membership application will be referred to the next meeting of the TINZ Board for consideration; that the Board has absolute discretion whether or not to approve my membership application; and if approved I will become a provisional member; and when my membership fee has been paid I will be granted full membership.
Annexes
Vision (what we would like to see as a result of our work)
A world with trusted integrity systems in which government, politics, business, civil society and the daily lives of people are free of corruption.
Mission (what we are going to do to contribute to our vision)
To foster a New Zealand culture where transparency, integrity, good governance and ethical standards and practices are the core values of all New Zealanders.
Values (what we embody as an organisation)
- Integrity: We behave responsibly, acting honestly and ethically in everything we do
- Courage: We act in accordance with our values, even when it is hard to do
- Transparency: We are visibly open and honest
- Respect: We treat everyone with respect as we would like to be treated, acknowledging and valuing differences
Organisational Integrity (Our approach)
- Culture of open discussion and active listening
- Organisational justice
- Open communication and information sharing
- Clear expectations
- Top down commitment to do the right thing
- Lead by example
- Trusted, trustworthy colleagues
Our Guiding Principles (What we are committed to as a Civil Society Organisation)
TINZ will be democratic, politically non-partisan and non-sectarian in ourwork.
As coalition builders, TINZ will work cooperatively with all individuals and groups, with for profit and not for profit corporations and organisations, and with governments and international bodies committed to the fight against corruption.
We raise awareness, describe and assess strong integrity systems, develop tools for fighting corruption, and work with other civil society organisations, companies, and government entities to implement them. We do not undertake investigations on single cases of corruption or expose individual cases. But TINZ will condemn bribery and corruption vigorously and courageously wherever it has been reliably identified.
The positions TINZ take will be based on sound, objective and professional analysis and high standards of research. The objectives, vision and mission of TINZ will be clearly articulated.
We are committed to building, working with and working through national chapters world-wide. As one global movement, we stand in solidarity with each other and we will not act in ways that may adversely affect other Chapters or the TI movement as a whole.
We will strive for balanced and diverse representation on our governing bodies.
TINZ will undertake to be open, honest and accountable in our relationships with everyone we work with and with each other. In all of its activities TINZ will accord due respect to the dignity, values, history, religion, and culture of the people with whom it works consistent with principles of basic human rights.
Constitutional Requirements
4.1 PURPOSES
The Society is established and maintained exclusively for charitable purposes (including any purposes ancillary to those charitable purposes), namely to:
- Benefit the community by promoting transparency, good governance and ethical practices in New Zealand;
- Promote ethical practices by New Zealand entities offshore, and transparency and good governance in our region; and
- Contribute to the international effort to reduce corruption and promote good governance and ethical practices.
4.2 OBJECTIVES
Within the Purposes, the Society carries out the following specific Activities/Objectives from time to time:
- Advancing education by raising public awareness and understanding of corruption and the prevention of corruption;
- Researching and distributing information regarding corruption;
- Furthering the aims and objectives of Transparency International (TI);
- Co-operating with other organisations in New Zealand and throughout the world with similar objectives; and
- Using any income, benefit, or advantage of the Society to advance the charitable purposes of the Society.
4.3 TIKANGA
- We will respect and encourage respect for fundamental human rights and freedoms.
- TINZ will be democratic, politically non partisan and non sectarian in our work.
- We raise awareness, describe and assess strong integrity systems, develop tools for fighting corruption, and work with other civil society organizations, companies, and government entities to implement them. We do not undertake investigations on single cases of corruption or expose individual cases.
- We will strive for balanced and diverse representation on our governing bodies.
- We are committed to building, working with and working through national chapters world-wide. As one global movement, we stand in solidarity with each other and we will not act in ways that may adversely affect other Chapters or the TI movement as a whole.
- In all of its activities TINZ will accord due respect to the dignity and values of the people with whom it works, being consistent with principles of basic human rights and natural justice.
