Possible conflict of interest: Nidwalden district administrator against stricter rules for government councilors

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Liem called for a legal basis to ban members of the government from having interests that could influence official activities. She hopes that the public will regain more confidence in politics. The problem is that the government council controls itself today, says Liem.

In the canton of Nidwalden, the seven government members are not employed full-time, but only in full-time positions and therefore work with a workload of 80 percent. The government council emphasizes in its written answer that you are allowed to take on a part-time job.

However, there are limitations. Legal activities or excessively burdensome work are not permitted, nor are operational management tasks at public companies. However, activities in private companies are not subject to restrictions, the government council emphasizes.

In addition, members of government must disclose their interests in a public register that is updated annually. This arrangement is sufficient and proportionate, according to the government council. If further restrictions are imposed, the head office will have to say goodbye.

The Greens/SP and GLP supported the motion. It was said that trust in politics is more important than the financial interests of ministers.

Citizen spokespersons, on the other hand, stated that there was transparency. Ultimately, the office of government councilor must also remain attractive. It is also important that the government office can be operated as a head office and not as a full-time office.

(SDA)

Source:Blick