Conduct of officers generally

(1) In accordance with section 12 of the Act, all Officers shall conduct themselves in such away as not– (a) to place themselves in positions in which they have or could have a conflict of interest; (b) to compromise the fair exercise of their official functions and duties; (c) to use their office for private gain; (d) to demean their office or position; (e) to allow their integrity to b called into question; (f) to endanger or diminish respect for, or confidence in, the integrity of the National (2) All officers shall therefore– (a) demonstrate the highest level of professional conduct and personal integrity in the performance of their duties and in serving the Members of the National Assembly; (b) treat everyone, including public officers, clients and members of the general public with courtesy fairness and objectivity. (c) display a positive attitude and be pro-active in the exercise of their duties; seek to understand 30 National Assembly Staff and to satisfy the real needs of Members of the (d) in the exercise of their official duties, not confer any special benefits and, /or give preferential treatment to anyone on the basis of and special relationship; and (e) render service in a timely, efficient and effective manner. (3) The use of alcohol, controlled drugs, intoxicants, narcotics or any other illegal substance is prohibited at the workplace. (4) Arriving at work under the influence of any of the substances set out in subregulation (3), or using any such substance whilst on duty, is prohibited. (5) Sexual harassment at workplace is forbidden. Officers who engage in sexual harassment shall be liable to disciplinary action, including dismissal. CAP. 107. (6) For the purpose of these Regulations, the term ‘sexual harassment’ has the meaning assigned to it in the Protection Against Sexual Harassment Act