By his May 15 order the Tashkent City Mayor Shavkat Umurzakov approved a new code of conduct for the staff of the city mayor's office (administration) and its affiliated organizations.
Employees are required to adhere to the following general rules of behavior, both during working hours and in their personal lives:
- refrain from any actions that could compromise the reputation of the public service, and strictly uphold ethical standards at all times.
- make accountability, professional dedication, and integrity their daily motto.
- support and assist colleagues when tackling complex and challenging tasks.
- foster public trust and respect toward the state by remaining courteous, attentive, and highly professional in all interactions.
- maintain a healthy home environment, show continuous care for family members, and instill patriotism and strong moral values in their children.
- treat all citizens with equal sincerity and respect, regardless of their social background, financial status, or any other demographic factors.
- abstain from unlawful acts and reject all forms of corruption or misconduct.
- avoid personal vices or behaviors that could provoke negative public perception or backlash.
- adhere faithfully to universally accepted standards of social morality and etiquette.
Under the newly signed executive order, city administration employees are strictly prohibited from engaging in carousing, heavy drinking, lavish displays of wealth, and gambling. Additionally, officials are barred from discussing unannounced public service matters in unofficial settings, accepting expensive gifts, or using their official ID cards and government vehicles for personal purposes. The mandate also dictates that municipal employees cannot establish commercial business entities. Furthermore, they are required to maintain a professional appearance, dress modestly, and avoid flashy or attention-grabbing attire.
The directive notes that any failure by an employee to adhere to this Code of Conduct will serve as grounds for moral and disciplinary action, as well as legal prosecution in accordance with established legislation. Monitoring compliance with these ethical rules will be overseen by the Organizational and Personnel Department, the Compliance and Internal Anti-Corruption Control Service, or the dedicated Ethics Commission.
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