Civil Servants

2. The requirements of the Code

In the performance of their duties civil servants must:

(a) Maintain high standards in service delivery by:

• conscientiously, honestly and impartially serving the Government of the day, the other institutions of State and the public;
• always acting within the law and
• performing their duties with efficiency, diligence and courtesy.

(b) Observe appropriate behaviour at work by:

• dealing with the public sympathetically, fairly and promptly and
• treating their colleagues with respect.

(c) Maintain the highest standards of probity by:

• conducting themselves with honesty, impartiality and integrity;
• never seeking to use improper influence, in particular, never seeking to use political influence to affect decisions concerning their official positions;
• abiding by guidelines in respect of offers of gifts or hospitality and
• avoiding conflicts of interest.

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