Constitution of the Kingdom of Swaziland, 2005 • (2) eSwatini other international organizations of which Swaziland is a member. Swaziland shall conduct its international affairs directly or through officers of the Goverrnment in accordance with the accepted principles of public or customary international law and diplomacy in a manner consistent with the national interest. 237. Diplomatic representation (1) Subject to the provisions of section 188, the King shall appoint and remove from office the diplomatic representatives of Swaziland to other countries and international organisations. (2) The King may receive envoys accredited to Swaziland. 238. International agreements (1) The Goverrnment may execute or cause to be executed an international agreement in the name of the Crown. (2) An international agreement executed by or under the authority of the Goverrnment shall be subject to ratification and become binding on the Goverrnment by— (a) an Act of Parliament; or (b) a resolution of at least two-thirds of the members at a joint sitting of the two Chambers of Parliament. (3) The provisions of subsection (2) do not apply where the agreement is of a technical, administrative or executive nature or is an agreement which does not require ratification or accession. (4) Unless it is self-executing, an international agreement becomes law in Swaziland only when enacted into law by Parliament. (5) Accession to an international agreement shall be done in the same manner as ratification under subsection (2). (6) For the purposes of this section, “international agreement” includes a treaty, convention, protocol, international agreement or arrangement. Chapter XVI Leadership Code of Conduct 239. Purpose of Code The Leadership Code of Conduct seeks to ensure that those in leadership, whether elective or appointive— (a) are transparent in their activities and accountable to the people they represent or serve; (b) are committed to the rule of law and administrative justice; (c) adhere to the principles of service for the common good; (d) do not abuse office; and (e) do not engage in conduct that is likely to lead to corruption in public affairs. 240. Conflict of interest A person who holds an office referred to in section 241 (2) shall not— (a) assume a position where personal interest conflicts or is likely to conflict with the performance of functions of office; and By Laws.Africa and contributors. Licensed under CC-BY. Share widely and freely. 85