One of the innovations in the legislation in the field of compliance with official ethics by civil servants was the Regulation on the Ethics Commissioner, approved (simultaneously with the Code of Ethics) by Decree of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated 29.12.2015 No. 153.
Ethics Commissioner is a civil servant who carries out activities to ensure compliance with the norms of official ethics and prevention of violations of the legislation on public service, anti-corruption and the Code of Ethics of Civil Servants of the Republic of Kazakhstan, as well as advising civil servants and citizens within their functions.
The Ethics Commissioner is guided in his activities by the laws of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated November 23, 2015 "On Public Service of the Republic of Kazakhstan", November 18, 2015 "On Combating Corruption", the Code of Ethics, the Regulation on the Ethics Commissioner, as well as other legislative acts of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
The functions of the Ethics Commissioner are assigned to a civil servant who has gained recognition and respect in the team.
The Ethics Commissioner, within the limits of his competence, performs the following functions:
1) provides advisory assistance to civil servants on compliance with the requirements of the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the areas of public service, anti-corruption and the Code of Ethics;
2) promotes compliance by civil servants with restrictions and prohibitions established by laws;
3) on behalf of the management of the state body in which he works, considers the appeals of individuals and legal entities on the facts of violation of the norms of official ethics by civil servants;
4) promotes the formation of a culture of relationships that corresponds to generally accepted moral and ethical standards in the team;
5) in cases of violation of the rights and legitimate interests of civil servants, take measures aimed at their protection and restoration;
6) monitors and monitors compliance with the norms of official ethics by civil servants;
7) informs the management of the state body about cases of failure by the heads of structural divisions of state bodies to take appropriate measures on the facts of violation of the norms of official ethics;
8) in cases of violation by civil servants of the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the areas of public service, anti-corruption and the Code of Ethics, analyzes the causes and conditions that contribute to the commission of offenses, and makes recommendations to the management of the state body to eliminate them;
9) in order to prevent and prevent violations of the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the areas of public service, anti-corruption and the Code of Ethics, as well as the formation of a positive image of the public service, interacts with civil society institutions and government agencies;
10) conducts explanatory work with civil servants on an ongoing basis on compliance with the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the areas of public service, anti-corruption and the Code of Ethics;
11) in accordance with the procedure established by law, appeals to the relevant officials with a proposal to consider the responsibility of civil servants who have committed a violation of the norms of official ethics;
12) carries out other activities in order to prevent violations of the norms of official ethics.
In the presence of circumstances that raise reasonable doubts about the impartiality of the heads of the state body (conflict of interests), which may lead to improper performance of official powers, the Ethics Commissioner carries out his activities on an independent basis.
The Ethics Commissioner receives civil servants and other citizens on issues related to his functions, according to a schedule placed in places accessible to the public.
If necessary, a conversation with a citizen or a civil servant can be conducted by telephone or using other means of communication that ensure proper transmission of information.
Employees and citizens will be able to turn to the Ethics Commissioner for help in advising on the resolution of problematic situations, assistance in the formation of a culture of relationships with colleagues.
Continuous improvement of the mechanisms of ethical control and prevention of corruption undoubtedly has a positive effect on strengthening the positive image of the public service.
The establishment of basic standards of behavior of civil servants and systematic monitoring of their compliance will contribute to increasing people's confidence in the state, the formation of a culture of relationships in the civil service, as well as the prevention of violations of anti-corruption legislation and official ethics.
The Ethics Commissioner of the State Revenue Department for the Almaty region is the deputy head of Baymuldinov Nurlan Adilkhanovich.
For questions of ethics of a civil servant, please contact: 113 Zhansugurova str., Taldykorgan, office 431, phone 8 (7282) 601277.