22/08/2021
CODE OF CONDUCT OF PDOIS MEMBER
A PDOIS member is a community oriented person.
He or she must take interest in every thing that takes place in his or her community;
He or she shall attend all activities people conduct in his or her community, such as community
meetings, burials, etc, as long as the competing responsibilities and priorities permit;
A PDOIS member should clarify issues for people and should seek more ideas if he or she finds himself or
herself ill prepared to make informed interventions;
A PDOIS member should strive to persuade rather than impose his or her views on others;
A PDOIS member shall not trade insults with insults or get angry at opponents who refuse to understand
one’s position; on the contrary, one should display integrity and maturity in attitude at all times and give
clear explanation in response to all hostile attacks on the integrity of the party so as to win over
opponents or neutralise them;
A PDOIS member should be convinced that public office is a position of service and not a position of
privilege; that election campaign is not a war between rivals for the golden fleece, but a time to
enlighten the people so that they could be well equipped to choose competent public trustees;
A PDOIS member shall always strive to gain clearer ideas so that one could have the confidence to clarify
issues and thus earn the trust and confidence of the voter.
A PDOIS member should strive to work to his or her optimum in the service of the party and country,
irrespective of whether others are doing their share or not.
A PDOIS member should see himself or herself as equal to all other members and should not
compromise with or ignore any practice that would harm the interest of the people.
A PDOIS member of a branch must:
- give personal attention to all volunteers;
- show enthusiasm at all times;
- inspire people and try to make them active;
- develop a team spirit among volunteers and make them feel wanted;
- encourage a sen
