21/08/2024
Civil Service Agency sends out strong warning to Public Servants..
The Civil Service Agency (CSA). as the custodian of the integrity of the civil service.
has observed a troubling rise in "unbecoming conduct" among civil servants.
This conduct includes. but is not limited to. dishonesty, unethical behavior,criminal
activities, and disrespectful or offensive actions.
Specifically, the prevalence of bullying
and the use of disrespectful, derogatory, and unfounded remarks directed at superiors
and subordinates, both in the workplace, on various social and mainstream media
platforms, has become increasingly concerning.
Such behavior clearly violates Chapter 4. Section 2. I and 2.2 of the Standing Orders for
the Civil Service and the personnel handbooks of various Government Spending
Entities.
Furthermore, Chapter 9, Section 2 of the Code of Conduct for Public Servants as contained in the Human Resources Policy Manual (Revised). charges that a public servant [civil servant] should act professionally at all times: "shall evhibit gooil conduct at all times, boil at work and off duty.
He or she sliall be honest, faithful and
just and shall not act in a manner derogatory to the honor or dignity of the public
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Therefore, any civil servant engaging in unbecoming conduct will be subject to
disciplinary action per the Standing Orders and other relevant personnel guidelines and
regulations governing their respective entities. These measures are not to be taken
lightly and are essential to maintaining professionalism, decency, and integrity of the
public service.
The CSA is unwavering in its commitment to upholding the principles of democracy.
including freedom of speech, in the workplace.
Civil servants are not only allowed but
encouraged to express constructive criticism and respectfully engage in policy
discussions or employee-related matters with their respective management.
Doing so responsibly and respectfully is not only their right but also fosters a positive and healthy
work culture.
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