integrity and impartiality principle 1. queensland public service code of conduct integrity and...

Integrity and impartiality

Principle 1

Queensland Public Service Code of Conduct


because

public office involves a public trust

we seek to

promote public confidence

in the integrity of the public service


Truthfulness

Fairness

Honesty

Not prejudiced

Unbiased

Just

Integrity

to maintain and build public confidence • Truthfulness, fairness and honesty in every dealing

to promote consistent outcomes• actions and decisions consistent with government policy• work to achieve harmonious policy and services

Impartiality

to maintain and build public confidence • we are not improperly influenced • we only accept gifts and benefits in accordance with

policy• our decisions and actions are based on evidence • we give objective, independent, apolitical advice


public sector entitiesa. are committed to the highest ethical standardsb. accept and value their duty to provide advice which is

objective, independent, apolitical and impartialc. show respect towards all persons, including employees,

clients and the general publicd. acknowledge the primacy of the public interest and undertake

that any conflict of interest issue will be resolved or appropriately managed in favour of the public interest, and

e. are committed to honest, fair and respectful engagement with the community

Integrity and impartialityvalue a

we are committed to the highest ethical standards

We uphold the Code of Conduct in terms of its spirit and its letter in all aspects of our work.

We ensure our private conduct does not reflect seriously or adversely on the public service.

Our advice is based on evidence and is• objective - free from personal feelings or bias• independent - not improperly influenced• apolitical - not influenced by a political party• impartial - unbiased, fair and just

Integrity and impartialityvalue b

our advice is objective, independent, apolitical and impartial

treating our colleagues, clients and the public with• honesty• fairness• courtesy

Integrity and impartialityvalue c

we show respect for all people

when our private interests conflict with our duties our private interest will not be pursued

• we do not accept inducements• our decisions are not improperly influenced • we do not use confidential information for private gain• we do not use government property for private purposes

Integrity and impartialityvalue d

we resolve conflicts of interest in the public interest

• Showing respect • Affirming diversity• Adding value

Integrity and impartialityvalue e

we engage honestly, fairly and respectfully within the community

Integrity and impartialitystandard of conduct 1.1


we ensure our conduct meets the highest ethical standards when we are fulfilling our responsibilities

We• ensure our advice is objective, independent, apolitical and impartial• ensure our decision making is ethical• are consultative, respectful and fair when we engage with the

community

We

meet our obligations to report suspected wrongdoing and conduct that is not consistent with this Code



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Conflicts of interest• occur when our personal interests and our public service duties

conflict• are not unusual • are not wrongdoing in themselves

Failing to disclose and manage a conflict is likely to be wrongdoing


we manage conflicts of interest

Actual conflict of interest • a conflict exists between our official duties and our personal interests.

Perceived conflict of interest • other people see us as having a conflict of interest• there is no actual conflict, but the situation may lead people to think there is

Potential conflict of interest • our personal interest does not currently conflict with our duties, but • it is possible that these personal interests could result in a conflict of interest

in the future



a conflict may arise from• our personal relationships• our employment outside the public service• our membership of special interest groups• our ownership of shares, companies, or propertyand

conflicts between our public service ethics and • our professional codes of ethics • our personal beliefs or opinions



Our personal interests include avoiding personal loss as well as gaining personal advantage

for example• we may want to help a family member gain employment• we may want to stop a colleague from receiving a promotion because we

have had conflicts with them in the past



to manage conflicts of interest • we do not use our positions for personal gain • we always disclose a personal interest that could be seen as

influencing our duties• we actively participate in developing and implementing resolution

strategies • we ensure conflicts of interest are resolved in the public interest



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we only make official comment to the media when we are authorised to do so

and we ensure that • information is appropriately authorised• we properly represent government policy and administration in its

intended manner and spirit


we contribute to public discussion in an appropriate manner

we have the right to contribute to public discussions on community and social issues in our private capacity

In doing so, we• make it clear we are representing our personal views• do not use official or privileged information• are aware that personal comments about a public issue may

compromise our capacity to perform the duties of our role in an independent, unbiased manner



all citizens have the right to be in a political party, professional organisation or trade union

We avoid conflicts of interest by • disclosing and managing conflicts arising from our involvement• ensuring it is clear that our public comment is on behalf of that organisation • not using confidential government information


we manage participation in external organisations



we manage participation in external organisations

we treat co-workers, clients and members of the public with courtesy and respect


we demonstrate a high standard of workplace behaviour and personal conduct

• we recognise that others have the right to hold views which may differ from our own

• we ensure our behaviour supports an inclusive workplace that is free from harassment



we ensure • our fitness for duty, and • the safety, health and welfare of ourselves, co-workers and clients



• we ensure our conduct maintains our ability to perform our duties, and the integrity of the public service

• we comply with our agency’s policy for reporting employee criminal charges and convictions



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value integrity

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