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Standards in Public Office Commission CIVIL SERVICE CODE OF STANDARDS AND BEHAVIOUR

CIVIL SERVICE CODE OF STANDARDS AND BEHAVIOUR

As drawn up and promulgated by the Minister for Finance on 9 September 2004 pursuant to Section 10(3) of the Standards in Public Office Act 2001 and published by the Standards in Public Office Commission (revised edition) in September 2008 pursuant to Section 10(11) of the Standards in Public Office Act 2001.

MISSION OF THE CIVIL SERVICE

The mission of the Civil Service is the achievement of an excellent service for Government and the other institutions of State as well as for the public as citizens and users of public services, based on principles of integrity, impartiality, effectiveness, equity and accountability.

Introduction

PART 1 - The Civil Service Code of Standards and Behaviour - An Overview

1. The Code in context

2. The requirements of the Code

3. Application of the Code

PART 2 - Standards Required of Civil Servants

Standards Required of Civil Servants

The detailed standards required of civil servants in the performance of their official duties are set out in this part of the Code. The Code also details specific requirements placed on certain civil servants following their retirement or resignation.