7 Questions
Which of the following is prohibited for persons in the public service?
Using City time for private gain
What is the main purpose of Section XII in the text?
To encourage disclosure of improper governmental activities
In relation to their official duties, what is prohibited for persons in the public service?
Using their authority to intimidate others
What is the responsibility of persons in the public service regarding equal employment opportunity?
To achieve the equal employment opportunity goals and objectives of the City
According to the General Rule with Respect to Conflicts of Interest, persons in the public service shall not engage in any business or transaction that is in substantial conflict with the proper discharge of their official duties in the public interest. This rule is in place to ensure their independence of judgment in the discharge of such duties. What does this mean?
Public servants can engage in business or transactions as long as it does not directly conflict with their official duties
According to the Actions and Conduct Designed to Build Public Confidence, what is expected of persons in the public service?
They should conduct themselves in a way that does not raise any suspicions about their impartiality or devotion to the City's best interests
According to the Acceptance of Favors and Gratuities, what should persons in the public service do?
They should not accept any gifts, gratuities or favors that might reasonably be interpreted as an attempt to influence their actions with respect to City business
Study Notes
Conflicts of Interest and Public Service
- Persons in the public service are prohibited from engaging in any business or transaction that is in substantial conflict with the proper discharge of their official duties in the public interest.
- This rule ensures their independence of judgment in the discharge of their official duties.
Equal Employment Opportunity
- Persons in the public service are responsible for ensuring equal employment opportunities.
Actions and Conduct
- Persons in the public service are expected to act in a way that builds public confidence.
Acceptance of Favors and Gratuities
- Persons in the public service should not accept favors or gratuities.
Prohibited Activities
- Persons in the public service are prohibited from engaging in activities that compromise their independence of judgment in the discharge of their official duties.
Test your knowledge on conflicts of interest in the public service with this quiz. Learn about the general rule that prohibits public servants from engaging in any business or transaction that conflicts with their official duties or impairs their independence of judgment.
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