Standards of conduct guide Guide

Overview

Your standards of conduct at ACME reflect the general principles and rules of conduct for all civil servants set out in the Civil Service Code.

General conduct

  • be ready and willing to work in accordance with the terms and conditions contained in your employment contract
  • familiarise yourself with Departmental procedures and be ready to carry out all reasonable orders and instructions
  • make sure your private interests don’t conflict, or be seen to conflict, with your official duties or with the interests of the Department
  • do not use your official position to further your private interests
  • do not divulge confidential Departmental information to third parties
  • be honest and don’t attract suspicion of dishonesty
  • deal effectively and efficiently with members of the public