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Shaikh Mohammad approves official code of ethics
His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, on Monday approved a document which defines professional behaviour and rules for human resource departments in the federal governmental sector.
- WAM
- Published: 00:00 July 27, 2010
Abu Dhabi: Gaining preferential treatment through nepotism and favouritism in a public post must be avoided according to a document on the principles of professional conduct and ethics in the public office of federal authorities.
His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, on Monday approved a document which defines professional behaviour and rules for human resource departments in the federal governmental sector.
The purpose of the document was to create a culture within the federal government sector that supports the professional values of a public employee and develops his or her spirit of responsibility.
It was also designed to ensure employees adhered to ethical standards when dealing with subordinates, colleagues or members of the public.
The document was also designed to cultivate and develop a set of core values in the work environment and maintain the UAE's good reputation.
A federal government representative said the document emphasised that serving the country and its people through the public service was an honour and a privilege to be cherished and proud of.
Behaviour
The document adopted by Shaikh Mohammad identifies 13 core values which distinguish professional behaviour and the ethics of a governmental job in the federal sector. These 13 core values included excellence, diligence, efficiency, leadership, hard work, objectivity, honesty, sincerity, impartiality, adhering to economy and transparency values, plus integrity, fairness and equality.
The document also clearly pointed out that gaining preferential treatment through nepotism and favouritism in a public post must be avoided, a Federal Government representative said.
Another important principle mentioned in the document is the commitment of employees — it must preserve the professional dignity of public posts, to not exploit a profession's authority due to rank or status, to be committed to using resources in an honest manner and to refrain from practices that result in conflicts of interest.
It also emphasised the importance of the employee's allegiance and loyalty to the nation and compliance with the law and professional practice.
The document also contained commitments that must be adhered to by the federal authorities, such as treating all employees fairly, providing safe and healthy working conditions, and encouraging innovation, constructive dialogue and a sense of initiative in employees.
This document is considered a key reference where all the rules contained therein are binding on all the ministries and federal authorities.
Ethics: Core values
Values distinguishing professional behaviour and job ethics in federal sector:
- Excellence
- Diligence
- Efficiency
- Leadership
- Hardwork
- Objectivity
- Honesty
- Sincerity
- Impartiality
- Adhering to economy and transparency values
- Integrity
- Fairness
- Equality
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