Conflicts of Interest in the Public Service
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Which of the following is prohibited for persons in the public service?

  • Using City time for private gain (correct)
  • Negotiating for future employment with organizations dealing with the City
  • Engaging in outside employment that interferes with their work
  • Making personal investments in enterprises involved in their decisions
  • What is the main purpose of Section XII in the text?

  • To discourage improper governmental activities
  • To outline the reporting process for improper governmental activities
  • To establish guidelines for the proper performance of duties
  • To encourage disclosure of improper governmental activities (correct)
  • In relation to their official duties, what is prohibited for persons in the public service?

  • Using their authority to intimidate others (correct)
  • Disclosing improper governmental activities
  • Performing their duties earnestly and efficiently
  • Engaging in discriminatory practices
  • What is the responsibility of persons in the public service regarding equal employment opportunity?

    <p>To achieve the equal employment opportunity goals and objectives of the City</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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?

    <p>Public servants can engage in business or transactions as long as it does not directly conflict with their official duties</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the Actions and Conduct Designed to Build Public Confidence, what is expected of persons in the public service?

    <p>They should conduct themselves in a way that does not raise any suspicions about their impartiality or devotion to the City's best interests</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the Acceptance of Favors and Gratuities, what should persons in the public service do?

    <p>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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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    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.

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    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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