In order to increase the requirements for the moral character and business qualities of civil servants, I DECREE:
1. Approve the attached documents:
1) Code of ethics of civil servants of the Republic of Kazakhstan (Rules of official ethics of civil servants);
2) Regulations on the ethics Commissioner.
2. Recognize as invalid certain decrees of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan in accordance with the Annex to this Decree.
3. This Decree comes into force on January 1, 2016 and is subject to official publication.
President
Republic Of Kazakhstan N. Nazarbayev
APPROVED
Decree of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan
dated December 29, 2015 No. 153
Code of ethics for civil servants of the Republic of Kazakhstan
(Rules of official ethics of civil servants)
1. General provisions
1. Public service is an expression of special trust on the part of society and the state and places high demands on the moral and ethical image of public servants.
The company expects that civil servants will invest all their strength, knowledge and experience in their professional activities, and serve their Homeland, the Republic of Kazakhstan, impartially and honestly.
Civil servants should adhere to the policy of the First President of the Republic of Kazakhstan – Elbasy Nursultan Nazarbayev and consistently implement it.
Footnote. Item 1 as amended by decree of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 05.05.2017 No. 471.
2. The present code of Ethics of civil servants of Republic Kazakhstan (Rule of office ethics of state servants) (hereinafter – the Code) in accordance with the Constitution of the Republic of Kazakhstan, laws of the Republic of Kazakhstan from November 23, 2015 "On state service of the Republic of Kazakhstan", from November 18, 2015 "On combating corruption", the generally accepted moral and ethical standards establishes the basic requirements for moral and ethical image of civil servants, as well as basic standards of conduct.
The code is aimed at strengthening public confidence in state bodies, creating a high culture of relationships in the public service and preventing cases of unethical behavior of public servants.
3. Leaders of state organs, in Central Executive organs – responsible secretaries of Central Executive organs or officials, on which in established order entrusted authorities of responsible secretaries of Central Executive bodies, and in cases of absence of responsible secretaries of Central Executive bodies or the officials – the heads of Central Executive bodies shall ensure compliance with the requirements of this Code and the placement of the text of this Code in the buildings of state bodies in places accessible to the public.
4. a Civil servant must be familiarized with the text of this Code in writing within three days after entering the civil service.
2. General standards of conduct
5. Civil servants must:
1) contribute to strengthening the unity of the people of Kazakhstan and interethnic harmony in the country, respect the state and other languages, traditions and customs of the people of Kazakhstan;
2) be honest, fair, modest, comply with generally accepted moral and ethical standards, and show courtesy and correctness in dealing with citizens and colleagues;
3) ensure the legality and fairness of their decisions;
4) ensure transparency in making decisions that affect the rights and legitimate interests of individuals and legal entities;
5) resist actions that harm the interests of the state, hinder or reduce the effectiveness of the functioning of state bodies;
6) improve their professional level and qualifications for effective performance of official duties, comply with the restrictions and prohibitions established by the laws of the Republic of Kazakhstan;
7) by their actions and behavior, do not give rise to criticism from the society, do not allow prosecution for criticism, use constructive criticism to eliminate shortcomings and improve their activities;
8) not to use the official position to influence the activities of state bodies, organizations, civil servants and other persons when resolving personal issues;
9) do not distribute information that does not correspond to reality;
10) ensure the safety of state property, use the entrusted state property, including motor vehicles, efficiently, efficiently and only for official purposes;
11) strictly observe official discipline, conscientiously, impartially and efficiently perform their official duties, efficiently and effectively use working time;
12) constantly take measures to improve the quality of public services provided, fully focusing on the needs of the population as a consumer of public services;
13) prevent the Commission of misdemeanors and other offenses for which the law provides for disciplinary, administrative or criminal liability.
14) observe business etiquette and rules of official conduct.
The appearance of a civil servant in the performance of their official duties should help strengthen the authority of the state apparatus, correspond to the generally accepted business style, which is distinguished by formality, restraint and accuracy.
Footnote. Paragraph 5 was amended in Kazakh, the text in Russian is not changed by decree of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 24.01.2019 No. 828 (effective from the date of its first official publication).
6. Civil servants should not use their official position and related opportunities in the interests of public and religious associations or other non-profit organizations, including to promote their attitude towards them.
Civil servants, including those who hold senior positions, may not openly demonstrate their religious beliefs in the collective, or force subordinate employees to participate in the activities of public and religious associations or other non-profit organizations.
3. Standards of off-duty behavior
7. Civil servants during off-duty hours must:
1) adhere to generally accepted moral and ethical standards, avoid cases of anti-social behavior, including being in public places in a state of intoxication that offends human dignity and public morality;
2) show modesty, do not emphasize or use your official position when receiving appropriate services;
3) not to allow for their own part to violate the requirements of the law that involve an attack on public morals, order and security, and not to involve other citizens in committing illegal, anti-social actions.
4. Standards of conduct in service relationships
8. Civil servants in their official relations with colleagues should:
1) promote the establishment and strengthening of business and friendly relationships and constructive cooperation in the team;
2) prevent or take other measures to prevent violations of the norms of official ethics on the part of other state employees;
3) refrain from discussing personal and professional qualities of colleagues that discredit their honor and dignity in the team;
4) do not allow actions (inaction) that prevent colleagues from performing their official duties.
9. Managers in relations with subordinate employees should:
1) to serve as an example of impartiality, justice, unselfishness, and respect for the honor and dignity of the individual by their behavior;
2) ensure compliance with the principles of meritocracy, and do not give preference on the grounds of kinship, fraternity, or personal loyalty when dealing with personnel issues;
3) be fair and objective in evaluating the results of their activities, as well as in applying incentives and penalties;
4) take measures aimed at protecting labor and health, creating safe and necessary conditions for effective work, as well as creating a favorable moral and psychological atmosphere that excludes any forms of discrimination and attacks on the honor and dignity of employees;
5) do not use their official position to influence their activities when solving non-official issues;
6) not to force to commit illegal actions, as well as actions that are not compatible with generally accepted moral and ethical standards;
7) do not allow unfounded accusations, facts of rudeness, humiliation of dignity, tactlessness and incorrect behavior in relation to them.
10. Civil servants holding lower-level positions must:
1) provide only objective and reliable information when executing orders from managers;
2) immediately bring to the attention of the management and the ethics Commissioner about cases of violations of the norms of official ethics and disciplinary offenses that discredit the public service that have become known to them;
3) prevent actions (inaction) that prevent the execution of lawful orders of the Manager;
4) do not allow the management to show personal loyalty, desire to obtain benefits and advantages at the expense of their official capabilities.
5. standards of conduct related to public speaking,
including in the media
11. Public statements on issues related to the activities of a state body are made by its head or authorized officials of the state body.