The general principles of good governance, hereinafter referred to as AUPB, are the principles used as a reference for the use of authority for government officials in issuing decisions and/or actions in government administration. Furthermore, it is explained in Article 10 paragraph (1), that AUPB includes several principles, some of the principles referred to include:

1. Legal Certainty What is meant by “principle of legal certainty” is the principle in a state of law that prioritizes the basis of the provisions of laws and regulations, propriety, constancy, and justice in every policy of government administration.
2. Benefits
What is meant by “principle of benefit” is the benefit that must be considered in a balanced way between:
1. The interests of one individual with the interests of other individuals.
2. The interests of the individual with society.
3. The interests of citizens and foreign communities.
4. The interests of one community group and the interests of other community groups.
5. The interests of the government with citizens.
6. The interests of the present generation and the interests of future generations.
7. The interests of humans and their ecosystems, and
8. The interests of men and women.
3. Impartiality
What is meant by “principle of impartiality” is the principle that obliges the Agency and/or government officials in determining and/or making decisions and/or actions taking into account the interests of the parties as a whole and not discriminatory.
4. Accuracy
What is meant by “principle of accuracy” is the principle which implies that a decision and/or action must be based on complete information and documents to support the legality of the determination and/or implementation of the decision and/or action so that the decision and/or action concerned is prepared with carefully before the decision and/or action is determined and/or carried out.
5. Not Abusing Authority
What is meant by “principle of not abusing authority” is the principle that requires every government agency and/or official not to use its authority for personal interests or other interests and is not in accordance with the purpose of granting such authority, does not exceed, does not abuse, and/or does not confuse authority.
6. Openness
What is meant by “principle of openness” is the principle of serving the public to gain access and obtain correct, honest and non-discriminatory information in the administration of government while still paying attention to the protection of personal rights, groups and state secrets.
7. Public Interest
What is meant by “Principle of public interest” is the principle that prioritizing the welfare and public benefit in an aspirational, accommodative, selective and non-discriminatory manner.
8. Good service
What is meant by “principle of good service” is the principle of providing timely services, clear procedures and costs, in accordance with service standards and provisions of laws and regulations.
