Managing Conflict of Interest - Organisation for Economic Co ...
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50 <strong>Managing</strong> <strong><strong>Co</strong>nflict</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Interest</strong>Important policies and guidelines include:•••The Public Service <strong>Co</strong>de <strong>of</strong> Values and Ethics;<strong><strong>Co</strong>nflict</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Interest</strong> and Post-Employment <strong>Co</strong>de <strong>for</strong> PublicOffice Holders;Treasury Board Policies and Guidelines <strong>for</strong> Ministers’Offices.Public Servants: The Public Service <strong>Co</strong>de <strong>of</strong> Values and EthicsIn addition to legal requirements, public servants are bound by an<strong>of</strong>ficial code <strong>of</strong> ethics. The Canadian public service operates accordingto the premise that a pr<strong>of</strong>essional, nonpartisan public service isan important prerequisite <strong>for</strong> a stable, democratic system <strong>of</strong> government.It is <strong>of</strong> critical importance that the merit principle be respectedin appointments to the public service, in an ef<strong>for</strong>t to eliminate notonly political interference but nepotism and favoritism. Upholdingthe merit principle in Canada also means ensuring that appointmentsare based on competence and that the public service is representative<strong>of</strong> Canada’s diversity, including its two <strong>of</strong>ficial languages.In 2003, these principles and beliefs were encapsulated in animportant foundational document that now guides public servants.The Public Service <strong>Co</strong>de <strong>of</strong> Values and Ethics enshrines theimportant principle that the role <strong>of</strong> the public service is to assistthe Government <strong>of</strong> Canada in maintaining peace, order, and goodgovernment. The <strong>Co</strong>nstitution <strong>of</strong> Canada and the principles <strong>of</strong>responsible government and ministerial responsibility provide thefoundation <strong>for</strong> public service roles, responsibilities, and values. The<strong>Co</strong>de supports public servants and instills four sets <strong>of</strong> values: democratic,pr<strong>of</strong>essional, ethical, and people values.• Democratic values: embody the democratic mission <strong>of</strong> theCanadian Public Service which is to assist ministers and servethe public interest by giving honest and impartial advice,providing all relevant in<strong>for</strong>mation, and deferring to ministersregarding public policy decisions. In short, public servants areexpected to respect and uphold the authority <strong>of</strong> Parliament.• Pr<strong>of</strong>essional values: entail competence, excellence, efficiency,objectivity, diligence, and impartiality. How ends areachieved is as important as the achievements themselves.ADB/OECD Anti-<strong>Co</strong>rruption Initiative <strong>for</strong> Asia and the Pacific
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