The role of the commissioner for ethics

One of the innovations in the legislation in the sphere of observance of professional ethics by public servants was authorized Regulations on Ethics, approved (in conjunction with the Code of Ethics) Decree of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan from 29.12.2015 years №153.

The Ethics Commissioner is a civil servant who carries out activities to ensure compliance with the norms of official ethics and the prevention of violations of the legislation on civil 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 his functions.

The Ethics Commissioner is guided in his activities by the laws of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated November 23, 2015 "On the Civil Service of the Republic of Kazakhstan", dated November 18, 2015 "On Combating Corruption", the Code of Ethics, the Regulation on the Ethics Commissioner, as well as other acts of legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

Functions of the Ethics Commissioner assigned to the civil servant has earned the recognition and respect in the team.

Ethics Commissioner, within its competence shall perform the following functions:

1) provide civil servants with advice 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) to facilitate compliance with government employees’ legal restrictions and prohibitions;

3) on behalf of a public authority management, in which he works, consider the appeals of individuals and legal entities on violation of ethics by public servants;

4) contributes to 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 controls the observance of the norms of official ethics by civil servants;

7) informs the leadership 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 civil service, anti-corruption and the Code of Ethics, analyzes the reasons and conditions conducive to the commission of offenses, and makes recommendations to the leadership of the state body for their elimination;

9) in order to prevent and prevent violations of the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the spheres of civil service, combating corruption and the Code of Ethics, as well as forming a positive image of the civil service, interacts with civil society institutions and government bodies;

10) on an ongoing basis conducts explanatory work with civil servants 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 violated the norms of official ethics;

12) carries out other activities in order to prevent violations of the norms of official ethics.

If there are circumstances that give rise to reasonable doubts about the impartiality of the heads of a state body (conflict of interest), 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 the schedule posted in places accessible for public viewing.

If necessary, a conversation with a citizen or a civil servant can be conducted by telephone or using other means of communication that ensure the proper transfer of information.

Employees and citizens will be able to turn to the Commissioner for Ethics for help for advice on resolving problem situations, assistance in creating a culture of relationships with colleagues.

Continuous improvement of the mechanisms of ethical control and prevention of corruption undoubtedly has a beneficial effect on strengthening the positive image of the public service.

The establishment of basic standards of conduct for civil servants and systematic control over their observance will help to increase people's confidence in the state, form a culture of relationships in the public service, as well as prevent violations of anti-corruption legislation and official ethics.

Commissioner of Ethics of the State Revenue Department of Almaty region is deputy head Saudanbekov Aydin Turganbekovich.

Ethics of the civil servant can be accessed at: Taldykorgan, ul.Zhansugurova, 113, office 402, phone 8 (7282) 601277. E-mail: Asaudanbekov@taxalmaty.mgd.kz