What mechanism transfers a public official’s asset control to an independent party to avoid conflicts of interest?

💡 Explanation:

A Blind Trust is the most rigorous ethical mechanism in public administration. It is a fiduciary arrangement where a public official transfers the management of their financial assets to an independent trustee, who operates without the official's knowledge of the specific holdings or transactions. This is designed to prevent the appearance or reality of conflicts of interest by ensuring the official cannot be influenced by personal financial gain.