| No. | Item | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | accountability | responsibility for actions and results |
| 2. | adjudication | formal judgment of a dispute |
| 3. | allocation | distribution of resources or funds |
| 4. | appeal | request for review of decision |
| 5. | application | a formal request submitted |
| 6. | appointment | selection for an official post |
| 7. | appropriation | money set aside by law |
| 8. | audit | official examination of accounts |
| 9. | benchmark | standard used for comparison |
| 10. | breach | failure to observe a rule |
| 11. | bribery | offering payment for influence |
| 12. | budget | a plan for spending money |
| 13. | bureaucracy | administrative system of officials |
| 14. | certification | official confirmation of truth |
| 15. | clause | a distinct section of text |
| 16. | commission | official body with assigned task |
| 17. | compliance | following rules or requirements |
| 18. | confidentiality | keeping information private |
| 19. | constituency | group represented by an official |
| 20. | constituent | person represented by an official |
| 21. | criterion | a standard for judgment |
| 22. | deadline | latest time allowed |
| 23. | delegation | assignment of authority to others |
| 24. | department | government division with duties |
| 25. | directive | an official instruction issued |
| 26. | disclosure | making information known officially |
| 27. | dissent | disagreement with a decision |
| 28. | docket | official list of cases |
| 29. | documentation | written records and supporting papers |
| 30. | electorate | all eligible voters in area |
| 31. | eligibility | meeting required conditions |
| 32. | endorsement | official approval or support |
| 33. | enforcement | compelling obedience to rules |
| 34. | entitlement | a legal right to benefits |
| 35. | ethics | moral principles guiding conduct |
| 36. | exemption | freedom from a requirement |
| 37. | expenditure | money spent on operations |
| 38. | feasibility | practical possibility of success |
| 39. | filing | placing documents in official record |
| 40. | fraud | deception for unlawful gain |
| 41. | gazette | official government publication |
| 42. | governance | system of directing public affairs |
| 43. | grant | money given for a purpose |
| 44. | grievance | formal complaint about unfair treatment |
| 45. | hearing | official proceeding to consider evidence |
| 46. | impartiality | fairness without favoritism |
| 47. | implementation | putting a plan into effect |
| 48. | incumbent | current holder of an office |
| 49. | indicator | measure showing a condition |
| 50. | inquiry | official investigation or examination |
| 51. | inspection | formal checking of conditions |
| 52. | integrity | honesty and strong moral character |
| 53. | investigation | systematic official examination of facts |
| 54. | jurisdiction | legal authority over an area |
| 55. | liability | legal responsibility for something |
| 56. | license | official permission to do something |
| 57. | mandate | an official order or authority |
| 58. | memorandum | a formal written note |
| 59. | ministry | government department led by minister |
| 60. | minutes | official written meeting record |
| 61. | misconduct | improper official behavior |
| 62. | monitoring | ongoing observation of progress |
| 63. | negligence | failure to use proper care |
| 64. | notification | official notice of something |
| 65. | ordinance | a local law or regulation |
| 66. | oversight | supervision to ensure accountability |
| 67. | penalty | punishment for an offense |
| 68. | pension | regular payment after retirement |
| 69. | permit | official authorization for an activity |
| 70. | petition | a formal written request |
| 71. | policy | a guiding course of action |
| 72. | procurement | the process of obtaining goods |
| 73. | promotion | advancement to a higher rank |
| 74. | provision | a specific requirement in law |
| 75. | quorum | minimum members needed to act |
| 76. | ratification | formal approval making valid |
| 77. | recordkeeping | maintaining official records properly |
| 78. | redress | remedy for a wrong |
| 79. | register | official list or record |
| 80. | regulation | an official rule or directive |
| 81. | representation | acting on behalf of others |
| 82. | resolution | formal decision by a body |
| 83. | revenue | income received by government |
| 84. | sanction | penalty for breaking rules |
| 85. | schedule | attached list or timetable |
| 86. | secondment | temporary transfer to another role |
| 87. | secretariat | administrative office supporting a body |
| 88. | statute | a written law passed formally |
| 89. | subsidy | government financial support |
| 90. | sustainability | ability to continue over time |
| 91. | tender | formal offer to supply goods |
| 92. | tenure | holding an office or position |
| 93. | threshold | minimum level required |
| 94. | transparency | openness in actions and decisions |
| 95. | tribunal | a body deciding disputes |
| 96. | vacancy | an unfilled position or office |
| 97. | verification | checking truth or accuracy |
| 98. | violation | an act breaking a rule |
| 99. | waiver | official surrender of a requirement |
| 100. | whistleblower | person reporting wrongdoing internally |
