The image of the public service

Creating the image of a civil servant

Public service is the activity of civil servants in state bodies in the performance of official duties, aimed at the implementation of the tasks and functions of state power.
The state service of the Republic of Kazakhstan is designed to regulate public processes, ensure the integrity of the state and implement the interests of citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
For the civil service, the image has an important functional and status value. It is an indicator of the level of public confidence in it and a criterion for evaluating the effectiveness of management activities carried out by the state. It records the degree to which the actions of state bodies meet the requirements and expectations of specific social groups and society as a whole. As a result, the image largely determines the behavior of citizens in relation to public authorities, determines the degree of public support for the activities of the public service and its reform program. The formation of a positive image of the civil service and civil servants is a necessary condition for the effective functioning and development of this social institution, as well as a condition for improving the efficiency of state bodies and the public service system.
Currently, the state pays serious attention to issues related to the need to improve the image of civil servants.
An image (from the English word image) is a purposefully formed image (of a person, organization, phenomenon) designed to have a certain emotional and psychological impact on a certain group of people.
Creating a positive image of a civil servant is a complex and lengthy process.
The process of forming a positive image of a civil servant is closely interrelated with the image policy of the Executive power. The main provisions for a positive image of a civil servant are defined in the code of honor of civil servants of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
Thus, the performance of public service is an expression of special trust on the part of society and the state and places high demands on the morals and moral and ethical appearance of public servants.
According to the law of the Republic of Kazakhstan "On public service" public servant is a citizen of the Republic of Kazakhstan, which occupies in the manner prescribed by law paid from the Republican or local budgets or from funds of the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan position in a state Agency and the implementing authority to implement tasks and functions of the state.
The civil servant himself must have such qualities as high moral responsibility, professional knowledge, the ability to apply them in practice, honesty, integrity, active life position, have a sense of patriotism, and the moral image of a civil servant.
For committing disciplinary offences, including violations of the Code of honor of civil servants of Republic Kazakhstan (Rules of office ethics of state servants), civil servants in accordance with article 28 of Law of RK "About state service" may include the following types of punishments: the remark, reprimand, strict reprimand, warning of incomplete official conformity, dismissal from his post.
8 ethical standards of civil servants
From the speech of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan N. Nazarbayev at the anti-Corruption forum of the NDP "Nur Otan".
A civil servant should be guided by the following ethical standards:
1. He must be able to manage power and authority and at the same time be honest.
2. In the public service to work for the good of the state, not for the sake of your own well being, not to confuse public funds with own pocket.
3. The official should live without fear of the question "what do you live?", as should not be grounds for the appearance of pictures of his villas, high fences around them and expensive foreign cars.
4. it is Important to live in full compliance with the requirements of the laws.
5. it is Necessary to work in any position, in any position, so that under no circumstances do you lose the trust of the people, the citizens of your country.
6. a Kazakh civil servant should be an example of justice, modesty, and be able to behave among people.
7. Before leading a team, it must learn to obey, to be able to do what it requires from its employees.
8. it is Necessary to immediately intervene and take measures if you see that the interests of the state are being harmed or a corruption act is being prepared.

Role and image of a civil servant in society

Public service is the activity of civil servants in state bodies in the performance of official duties, aimed at the implementation of the tasks and functions of state power. The state service of the Republic of Kazakhstan is designed to regulate public order, ensure the integrity of state power and implement the interests of citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan. In the world civilization, the public sector is at the forefront of society. For the civil service, the image has the main functional and status value. Image is a criterion for evaluating the effectiveness of the state's management activities, an indicator of the level of trust of the people. Currently, the state pays special attention to improving the image of the civil service. For the internal policy of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the directions of forming and strengthening a positive image of the public service and the development of the state system are priorities. Over the years of independence, Kazakhstan has achieved real achievements in its socio-economic, cultural and political development. The level of professionalism of civil servants plays a major role in the formation of a highly professional public service and an effective management structure, which is the first priority for our state. Head of state President of the Republic of Kazakhstan N. Nazarbayev noted the main character traits and advantages that a civil servant should have. These advantages are high moral responsibility, professional knowledge, the ability to apply them in practice, justice, honesty, and an active life position. Every person in the public service should feel the significance of their work and should be a patriot. The formation of the public service image involves ideological, political and cultural aspects. The process of forming a positive image of a civil servant is closely interrelated with the image policy of the Executive power. The main provisions for the formation of a positive image of a civil servant are outlined in the code of honor of civil servants of the Republic of Kazakhstan: "public service is an expression of special trust on the part of society and the state and places high demands on the morals and moral and ethical appearance of civil servants." Creating a positive image of the civil service is a difficult and lengthy process. Everyone knows the work of a civil servant and the principles of behavior. Its authority is part of the authority of the state. Looking at the work of a particular civil servant and the General work of the heads of state bodies of all branches of government, people assess the state power as a whole. Based on this, we can judge what high responsibility is assigned to civil servants. Being a civil servant is a high honor, so along with professionalism, a civil servant must have moral qualities. A candidate for public service, being aware of his responsibility to the people, should raise the image of the public service. A civil servant must use his or her power and authority correctly and must be honest. In the public service, he should not work for himself, but for the state welfare, and should not confuse his pocket with public funds. A civil servant must lead a lifestyle in full compliance with the requirements of the law. In any position, in any situation, a civil servant must work without losing the trust of the people, the citizens of their country.
A Kazakh civil servant should be an example of honesty, modesty, be able to behave in society, be able not only to lead a team, but also be able to obey, along with the ability to demand performance from subordinates, must have the ability to perform. If a violation of state interests or corruption is detected, immediately stop such facts and take the necessary measures.