On measures to further improve the ethical standards and rules of conduct of civil servants of the Republic of Kazakhstan

In order to increase the requirements for the moral character and business qualities of civil servants, I DECREE:

1. Approve the attached documents:

1) Ethical code of civil servants of the Republic of Kazakhstan (Rules of service ethics of civil servants);

2) Regulations on the ethics Commissioner.

2. Recognize some decrees of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan as invalid 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
Of The Republic Of Kazakhstan N. Nazarbayev

 

 

 

APPROVED
By Decree Of The President Of The Republic Of Kazakhstan
from December 29, 2015 № 153

 

Code of ethics for civil servants of the Republic of Kazakhstan
(Rules of service 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 imposes high requirements 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, impartially and honestly serve their Homeland – the Republic of Kazakhstan.

Civil servants in their activities should be committed 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 the 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 civil service and preventing cases of unethical behavior of public servants.

3. Heads of state bodies, in Central Executive bodies-responsible secretaries of Central Executive bodies or officials who are entrusted with the powers of responsible secretaries of Central Executive bodies in accordance with the established procedure, and in cases of absence of responsible secretaries of Central Executive bodies or specified officials – the heads of the Central Executive bodies shall ensure that the requirements of this Code are met and that the text of this Code is placed 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, treat citizens and colleagues with courtesy and correctness;

3) ensure the legality and fairness of their decisions;

4) ensure transparency of decision-making affecting 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) not distribute information that does not correspond to reality;

10) ensure the safety of state property, efficiently, effectively and only for official purposes use the entrusted state property, including motor vehicles;

11) strictly observe official discipline, conscientiously, impartially and efficiently perform their official duties, and use their working time efficiently and effectively;

12) take measures on a permanent basis to improve the quality of public services provided, fully focusing on the needs of the population as a consumer of public services;

13) to 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 behavior.

The appearance of a civil servant in the performance of their official duties should contribute to strengthening the authority of the state apparatus, comply with 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 the 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, other non-profit organizations, including to promote their attitude to them.

Civil servants, including those in 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 their official position when receiving appropriate services;

3) not to allow for its part violations of the requirements of the law that involve an attack on public morality, order and security, and not to involve other citizens in committing illegal, anti-social actions.

4. Standards of conduct in official relations

8. Civil servants in official relations with colleagues must:

1) promote the establishment and strengthening of business and friendly relationships and constructive cooperation in the team;

2) to prevent or take other measures to prevent violations of professional ethics by other public servants;

3) refrain from discussing the personal and professional qualities of colleagues that discredit their honor and dignity in the team;

4) prevent actions (inaction) that prevent colleagues from fulfilling their official duties.

9. Managers in relations with subordinate employees must:

1) to serve as an example of impartiality, justice, selflessness, and respect for the honor and dignity of the individual by their behavior;

2) to ensure compliance with the principles of meritocracy, when solving personnel issues, not to give preference on the grounds of kinship, fraternity and personal loyalty;

3) show fairness and objectivity in assessing the results of their activities, as well as applying incentives and penalties;

4) take measures aimed at protecting labor, 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) use official position to influence their activities in addressing issues of non-official nature;

6) don't be forced to commit illegal acts, and deeds are not compatible with common moral-ethic norms;

7) to prevent against them groundless charges, facts of rudeness, humiliation of dignity, tactlessness and improper behavior.

10. Civil servants who hold 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 misconduct that discredit the public service that have become known to them;

3) prevent actions (inaction) that prevent the execution of lawful orders of the head;

4) not to allow in relation to the management of personal loyalty, the desire to obtain benefits and advantages at the expense of their job opportunities.

5. standards of conduct related to public speaking,
including in the media

11. Public statements on the activities of a state body are made by its head or authorized officials of the state body.