The Ethical Code of Public Service Officials [Ametniku eetikakoodeks]

Name of code

The Ethical Code of Public Service Officials [Ametniku eetikakoodeks]

Originator of code

Council of Public Service Officers

Country

Estonia

Original language

Estonian

Year of creation

2015

Type of code

Public institutions

Main frame of accountability

Professional

Transparency

Public

Legal and regulatory context

Non-mandatory

Implementation and enforcement

Procedural

Diversity

Yes

AI/automation

No

Abstract

The Civil Servant Ethics Code was developed by the Ethics Council for Civil Servants. The Ethics Code outlines the main values to be followed, including legality, people-centeredness, reliability, expertise, impartiality, openness and cooperation. Openness includes also transparency in the work of civil servants as well as the inclusion and involvement of the stakeholders and the overall public.

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