CHAPTER IV: RESOURCE, ECONOMIC AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT - 4.1. General Principles

4.1. General Principles

4.1.1. Political leaders and stakeholders shall ensure that the RTGoNU is
transparent and accountable, with legal, institutional, policies and procedures
fully functional for sustainable development.

4.1.2. Political leaders and stakeholders shall establish effective leadership and
commitment in the fight against corruption. Any leader found to have
condoned or engaged in corrupt practices shall be held accountable and
barred from holding public office in accordance with this Agreement and the
law.

4.1.3. The RTGoNU shall develop a code of ethics and integrity for public officials
emphasizing the values of honesty and integrity. In addition, it shall expand
the curriculum in the educational system to inculcate the spirit of
nationalism and promote the values of honesty, integrity and respect for
public property.

4.1.4. The RTGoNU shall establish a high-level, competent and effective oversight
mechanism that shall control revenues collection, budgeting, revenue
allocation and expenditure. The oversight mechanism may solicit technical
and advisory resources on economic governance from the regional and
international community. The mechanism shall be guided by principles of
mutual consent in accountability.

4.1.5. The wealth of South Sudan shall be shared equitably so as to enable each
level of government to discharge its reconstruction, development, legal and
constitutional obligations, duties and responsibilities.

4.1.6. Revenue sharing shall reflect a commitment to devolution of powers and
resources, and the decentralization of decision-making in regard to
development, service delivery and governance.

4.1.7. The RTGoNU shall undertake immediate and medium-term Economic and
Financial Management reform programme.