Moral and ethical values of a civil servant is a set of moral principles, norms and ideals that guide the civil servant in his professional activities. They determine his attitude to the state, society, colleagues and citizens. The basic moral and ethical values of a civil servant include:
- Honesty and openness: A public servant should be honest in his actions and decisions, and open for dialog with society.
- Impartiality: In the performance of his duties, a civil servant shall be guided solely by the law and shall not allow the manifestation of personal sympathies or antipathies.
- Responsibility: A civil servant shall be personally responsible for his actions and decisions.
- Professionalism: A civil servant shall constantly improve his qualifications and strive to improve his work.
- Service to society: A civil servant should consider his work as a service to society and strive to improve the lives of citizens.
The role of moral and ethical values in modern society
The moral and ethical values of public servants play a key role in modern society. They:
- Strengthen citizens' trust in the state: When citizens see public servants acting honestly and openly, they begin to trust public authorities more.
- Increase the efficiency of public authorities: A high level of moral and ethical values contributes to more efficient work of public authorities, as public servants work more responsibly and professionally.
- Contribute to the development of civil society: The moral and ethical values of public servants contribute to the creation of an open and transparent society in which citizens can actively participate in decision-making.
The moral and ethical values of civil servants are the foundation on which an effective and just state is built. Strengthening these values is one of the most important tasks of modern society. Only with a high level of moral and ethical values will civil servants be able to effectively fulfill their duties and serve the interests of society.
Commissioner for Ethics N.A. Baimuldinov, Ombudsman for Ethics of the State SRD for the Zhetisu region