Performance and conduct principle
5F Performance and conduct principle
(1) The performance and conduct principle is that a public sector officer must do the following:
carry out the officer's duties as follows:
objectively, impartially, professionally and with integrity;
to the best of the officer's ability;
(iii) in accordance with the Act and any code of conduct applicable to the officer under section 16(2)(c);
(b) treat other public sector officers, other persons in the workplace and members of the public fairly, equitably and with proper courtesy and consideration;
(c) ensure effective, efficient and appropriate use of public resources;
(d) avoid actual or apparent conflicts of interest between personal or other interests and duties as a public sector officer;
ensure the officer's personal conduct does not:
(i) adversely affect the performance of the officer's duties as a public sector officer; or
bring the Public Sector into disrepute.
In this section:
public sector officer means the Commissioner, a Chief Executive Officer or an employee.
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