Integrity and impartiality
6 Integrity and impartiality
In recognition that public office involves a public trust, public service agencies, public sector entities and public officials seek to promote public confidence in the integrity of the public sector and—
are committed to the highest ethical standards; and
accept and value their duty to provide advice which is objective, independent, apolitical and impartial; and
show respect towards all persons, including employees, clients and the general public; and
acknowledge the primacy of the public interest and undertake that any conflict of interest issue will be resolved or appropriately managed in favour of the public interest; and
are committed to honest, fair and respectful engagement with the community.
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