Project N 85554-3

RUSSIAN FEDERATION

THE FEDERAL LAW

CODE OF CONDUCT FOR CIVIL SERVANTS OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION

This code is intended to clarify the standards of conduct and ethics that must be observed by government officials, to assist them in implementing these standards and to inform citizens about what behavior they have the right to expect from government officials.

This code applies to all civil servants of the Russian Federation.

From the moment this code comes into force, the public administration is obliged to inform civil servants about its provisions.

The Code is integral part working conditions of civil servants from the moment they confirm the fact of familiarization with it.

Every civil servant must accept all necessary measures to comply with the provisions of this code.

Chapter I. General provisions

Article 1.

1. A civil servant is obliged to perform his duties in compliance with the law, legal instructions and ethical standards related to his official duties.

2. A civil servant is obliged to perform his official duty in a politically neutral manner, without attempting to oppose policies, decisions or legal measures taken by government bodies.

Article 2.

1. A civil servant is obliged to be loyal to the federal, regional or local government body established in accordance with the law.

2. A public servant must be honest, impartial and perform his duties to the best of his ability, efficiently, competently, fairly and sympathetically, having regard only to the public benefit and the relevant circumstances of the case.

3. A civil servant must be polite to the citizens he serves, as well as in his relations with superiors, colleagues and subordinates.

Article 3.

When performing his duties, a civil servant must not exercise arbitrariness in relation to any persons, group of persons or organizations and must take into account the rights, obligations and legitimate interests of others.

Article 4.

When making a decision, a public servant must act in accordance with the law and impartially exercise his right to evaluate, taking into account only the relevant circumstances.

Article 5.

1. A civil servant must not allow his private interests to interfere with his public official duties. He is responsible for preventing such collisions, whatever they may be - real, potential or likely to be so.

2. In any case, a civil servant cannot derive personal benefits from his official position that are not due to him.

Article 6.

A public servant must at all times conduct himself in a manner that preserves and enhances the public's faith in the integrity, impartiality and effectiveness of government agencies.

Article 7.

A civil servant is accountable to his immediate superior, unless otherwise provided by law.

Article 8.

Fully aware of his right of access to official information, a public servant is obliged, maintaining the necessary confidentiality, to treat accordingly all information and all documents obtained in the performance of or in connection with the performance of his official duties.

Chapter II. Basic provisions

Article 9. Communication

1. If a public servant discovers that he is being required to commit an illegal, unlawful or unethical act that may constitute malfeasance or otherwise violate this code, he is obliged to notify about it as provided by law.

2. In accordance with the law, a civil servant is obliged to inform the authorized bodies of any violations of this code by other civil servants known to him or her.

3. If the civil servant, who informed in accordance with the law about the above violation, considers the answer given to him unsatisfactory, then he may send a written notification about this to the head of the competent public service body.

4. If, with the help of the procedures and remedies provided for in the legislation on the civil service, it is impossible to resolve the matter in a manner acceptable to the civil servant, then he (she) is obliged to carry out the instructions required by law and given to him (her).

5. A civil servant is obliged to report to the competent authorities any evidence, allegations or suspicions regarding illegal or criminal activities in relation to the public service, which he (she) became aware of during the performance of official duties or in connection with their performance. The competent authorities are investigating the reported facts.

6. The public administration shall ensure that no harm is caused to a public servant who reports the above cases in good faith and on the basis of reasonable suspicion.

Article 10. Conflict of interests

1. A conflict of interest arises in a situation where a civil servant has a personal interest that affects or may affect the objective and impartial performance of his official duties.

2. The personal interest of a public servant includes any benefit for him (her) personally or for his (her) family, relatives, friends and associates, as well as for persons and organizations with whom he (she) has or has had business or political affairs relationship. This concept also includes any financial or civil obligation incurred by a public servant.

3. Considering that usually only the employee himself knows that he (she) is in this position, he is obliged:

- be alert to any real or potential conflict of interest;

- take measures to prevent such a conflict of interests;

- bring any conflict of interest to the attention of your superior as soon as he (she) becomes aware of it;

- submit to any final decision requiring him to withdraw from the situation in which he (she) finds himself, or to renounce the benefit that gave rise to the conflict of interests.

4. If required, the civil servant is obliged to declare the presence or absence of a conflict of interest.

5. Any conflict of interest raised by a candidate for a position in an administrative body or for any new post in the public service must be resolved before the candidate is appointed to the post.

Article 11. Declaration of interests

If a public servant occupies a position in which his duties may affect his personal or private interests, he is required by law to declare the nature and extent of those interests at the time of his appointment, thereafter at regular intervals and whenever the situation changes.

Article 12. Interests outside the public service and incompatible with it

1. A civil servant must not carry out activities or operations, occupy (for compensation or gratuitously) a post or position that is incompatible with the proper performance of his official duties or that is harmful to them. If there is uncertainty about the compatibility with public service of any activity, he or she should seek the opinion of his or her immediate superior.

2. Subject to applicable law, before carrying out (whether paid or unpaid) certain types of activities or accepting any positions or positions outside the civil service, a civil servant is obliged to inform his employer in the civil service and agree with him on this issue.

3. A civil servant is obliged to comply with any requirements provided by law to declare his membership or affiliation with organizations that may prejudice his position or the proper performance of his official duties as a civil servant.

Article 13. Political or social activities

1. Subject to fundamental constitutional rights, a public servant is required to ensure that his participation in political activities and his involvement in controversies in society or political circles do not undermine the confidence of citizens or his employers in his ability to impartially perform the task entrusted to him.

2. While performing his official duties, a public servant must not allow himself to be used for any political purposes.

3. A civil servant is obliged to comply with any restrictions provided by law for certain categories of civil servants in relation to their political activities in connection with their position or the nature of their official duties.

Article 14. Protection of the private life of a civil servant

All measures must be taken to properly ensure respect privacy civil servant: accordingly, all provisions prescribed in this code must remain confidential, unless otherwise provided by law.

Article 15. Gifts

1. A civil servant must neither ask for nor accept gifts, favors, invitations or any other benefits intended for him or for his family, relatives, close friends, or for persons or organizations with which the civil servant has or has had business or political relationships likely to affect, or appear to influence, the impartiality with which he or she performs the duties of his or her job, or which may be remuneration or the appearance of remuneration related to the duties performed. Ordinary hospitality and small gifts do not fall under this category.

2. If a government employee does not know whether he or she can accept a gift or hospitality, he or she must seek the opinion of his or her immediate superior.

Article 16. Attitude towards offers to receive improper benefits

If a public servant is offered an improper benefit, he or she must take the following measures to ensure his or her safety:

- refuse unnecessary benefits;

- for its further use as evidence there is no need to accept it;

- try to identify the person who made such an offer:

- avoid prolonged contact, although knowledge of the basis this proposal may be useful in taking readings;

- if the gift cannot be rejected or returned to the sender, it should be stored with as little use as possible;

- try to have witnesses, for example in the person of nearby working colleagues;

- write a report on this attempt as soon as possible, preferably entering it in the official journal;

- bring this fact to the attention of your immediate superior or directly to the competent law enforcement agency as soon as possible;

- continue to work as usual, especially with a case in connection with which an inappropriate benefit was offered.

Article 17. Vulnerability in relation to others

A public servant must not allow himself to be placed in a position or appear to be in a position that would force him to provide favors to a person or any organization in return. Likewise, his public and private behavior should not make him vulnerable to the influence of others.

Article 18. Abuse of official position

1. A public servant must not offer any benefit in any way related to his position as a public servant unless he has legal permission to do so.

2. A civil servant must not attempt to influence for private purposes any person or organization, including other civil servants, using his official position or offering them personal benefits.

Article 19. Information at the disposal of state bodies

1. Taking into account the basic provisions of the current legislation regarding access to information held by public authorities, a civil servant may disclose information only in compliance with the rules and requirements applicable to the body where the employee works.

2. A civil servant is obliged to take appropriate measures to ensure the security and confidentiality of information for which he (she) is responsible and which he (she) has become aware of.

3. A public servant should not seek to gain access to information that it is not reasonable for him or her to have. A public servant must not misuse information that he or she may obtain in the performance of his or her official duties or in connection with it.

4. A civil servant must also not detain official information which may or should be made public, nor disseminate information which he (she) knows or has reason to believe is inaccurate or false.

Article 20. Public and state funds

In the exercise of his discretionary power, a public servant must ensure that the personnel and property, installations, services and funds entrusted to him are administered beneficially, efficiently and economically. They must not be used for private purposes, except as permitted by law.

Article 21. Verification of honesty

1. The public servant responsible for recruitment, promotion and appointment is required to ensure that the integrity check of a prospective employee is carried out in accordance with the law.

2. If, after such verification, it is unclear how to proceed, he or she should seek appropriate advice.

Article 22. Responsibility of higher-level heads of departments

1. A public servant who supervises or directs other public servants must perform his or her duties in accordance with the policies and purposes of the public authority to which he or she reports. He or she is responsible for acts or omissions of his or her staff that are prejudicial to the policies and purposes of that body unless he or she has taken the steps that should have been taken to prevent such acts or omissions.

2. A civil servant who supervises or directs other civil servants must take measures to ensure that his personnel do not commit corrupt acts through the use of their official position. These measures may include the following: attract attention and apply laws and regulations, carry out appropriate educational work against corruption, be attentive to the financial and other difficulties of employees and set an example of honesty through their personal behavior.

Article 23. Termination of work in the public service

1. A civil servant must not use his affiliation with the public service to obtain employment outside of it.

2. A public servant must not allow the prospect of another job to contribute to an actual or potential conflict of interests or create the appearance of such a conflict. He or she must promptly report to his or her supervisor any specific employment proposal that may result in such a conflict of interest. He or she must also inform his or her supervisor that he or she agrees to any job offer.

3. In accordance with the law, a former public servant must not, for a specified period, also act on behalf of any person or organization in a matter in which he (she) acted or advised on behalf of the public service, what would give additional benefits this person or this organization.

4. A former government employee must not use or disseminate confidential information received by him or her as a government employee, unless specifically authorized to use it in accordance with the law.

5. A civil servant must comply with all rules established by law and applicable to him (her) regarding the acceptance of employment offers at the end of his public service.

Article 24. Relations with former civil servants

A civil servant must not provide Special attention and provide special access to administrative bodies former government employees.

Article 25. Compliance with the Code and Sanctions

1. A public servant is required to conduct himself in accordance with this code and must therefore become familiar with its provisions and any amendments thereto. If he or she is not sure what to do, he or she should contact a competent person.

2. Taking into account the provisions of paragraph 4 of the preamble of this Federal Law, the provisions of this code appear in employment contract(contract) of a civil servant. Violation of these provisions may result in disciplinary sanctions.

3. If a public servant negotiates the terms and conditions of employment of other public servants, he must include a provision that this code must be observed and is an integral part of those terms and conditions.

4. A public servant entrusted with the supervision and direction of other public servants shall ensure that they comply with this code and take or propose appropriate disciplinary action against any violation of its provisions.

Chapter III. Final and transitional provisions

Article 26. Bringing regulatory legal acts into compliance
with this Federal Law

Federal laws and other regulatory legal acts are subject to being brought into compliance with this Federal Law within three months from the date of its entry into force.

Article 27. Entry into force of this Federal Law

This Federal Law comes into force on the date of its official publication.

The president
Russian Federation
V.Putin

I found a rather interesting document: “Model Code of Ethics and official behavior civil servants of the Russian Federation and municipal employees ", approved by the decision of the Presidium of the Council under the President of the Russian Federation for Combating Corruption of December 23, 2010.

Is it only the civil servants themselves who know about this document? And if they do know, they consider it as just another “fiction”, and not a guide to action... it’s a pity that such documents are not yet of practical use in our country (((

Below are excerpts from this document.

4. A citizen of the Russian Federation entering the civil service of the Russian Federation or municipal service (hereinafter referred to as state and municipal service) is obliged to familiarize himself with the provisions of the Model Code and comply with them in the course of his official activities...

5. Every state (municipal) employee must take all necessary measures to comply with the provisions of the Model Code, and every citizen of the Russian Federation has the right to expect from a state (municipal) employee behavior in relations with him in accordance with the provisions of the Model Code...

7. The Model Code is designed to improve the efficiency of state (municipal) employees fulfilling their official duties...

9. Knowledge and compliance by state (municipal) employees with the provisions of the Model Code is one of the criteria for assessing the quality of their professional activities and official behavior...

11. State (municipal) employees, aware of their responsibility to the state, society and citizens, are called upon to:
a) perform official duties conscientiously and at a high professional level in order to ensure efficient work state bodies and local governments...
d) not give preference to any professional or social groups and organizations, be independent from the influence of individual citizens, professional or social groups and organizations;
e) exclude actions related to the influence of any personal, property (financial) and other interests that interfere with the conscientious performance of their official duties...
g) comply with the restrictions and prohibitions established by federal laws, perform duties related to the performance of state and municipal service;
h) maintain impartiality, excluding the possibility of decisions influencing their official activities political parties and public associations;
i) comply with the norms of official, professional ethics and rules of business conduct;
j) show correctness and attentiveness in dealing with citizens and officials;
k) show tolerance and respect for the customs and traditions of the peoples of Russia and other states, take into account the cultural and other characteristics of various ethnic, social groups and faiths, promote interethnic and interfaith harmony...
o) not to use one’s official position to influence the activities of state bodies, local self-government bodies, organizations, officials, state (municipal) employees and citizens when resolving personal issues;
o) refrain from public statements, judgments and assessments regarding the activities of a state body or local government body, its head, if this is not part of the official duties of a state (municipal) employee...
r) refrain from public speaking, including in funds mass media, from the designation of the value in foreign currency (conventional monetary units) on the territory of the Russian Federation of goods, works, services and other objects of civil rights, the amounts of transactions between residents of the Russian Federation, budget indicators at all levels of the budget system of the Russian Federation, the size of state and municipal borrowings, state and municipal debt, except in cases where this is necessary for the accurate transmission of information or is provided for by the legislation of the Russian Federation, international treaties of the Russian Federation, business customs...

12. State (municipal) employees in their activities should not violate laws and other regulatory legal acts, based on political, economic expediency or other reasons.

13. State (municipal) employees are obliged to counteract manifestations of corruption and take measures to prevent it in the manner established by the legislation of the Russian Federation.

14. ... When appointed to a position of state or municipal service and performing official duties, a state (municipal) employee is obliged to declare the existence or possibility of having a personal interest that affects or may affect the proper performance of his official duties.

17... A state (municipal) employee is obliged to notify the employer’s representative, the prosecutor’s office of the Russian Federation or other government bodies about all cases of any person contacting him in order to induce him to commit corruption offenses.

18. A state (municipal) employee is prohibited from receiving remuneration from individuals and legal entities(present, monetary reward, loans, material services, fees for entertainment, recreation, for the use of transport and other remuneration). Gifts received by a state (municipal) employee in connection with protocol events, with business trips and with others official events, are recognized respectively as federal property, the property of a constituent entity of the Russian Federation, a local government body and are transferred to state (municipal) employees according to an act to the state body or local government body in which he holds a state or municipal service position, except for cases established by the legislation of the Russian Federation.

23. A state (municipal) employee, vested with organizational and administrative powers in relation to other state (municipal) employees, must take measures to ensure that the state (municipal) employees subordinate to him do not allow dangerous corrupt behavior, set an example of honesty with his personal behavior, impartiality and fairness.

26. In official conduct, a state (municipal) employee refrains from:
a) any type of statements and actions of a discriminatory nature on the basis of gender, age, race, nationality, language, citizenship, social, property or marital status, political or religious preferences;
b) rudeness, displays of a dismissive tone, arrogance, biased remarks, presentation of unlawful, undeserved accusations;
c) threats, offensive expressions or remarks, actions that interfere with normal communication or provoke illegal behavior;
d) smoking during official meetings, conversations, and other official communication with citizens.

28. Appearance a state (municipal) employee in the performance of his official duties, depending on the conditions of service and the format of the official event, must promote respectful attitude of citizens towards state bodies and local governments, comply with generally accepted business style which is distinguished by formality, restraint, tradition, and accuracy.

29. Violation of the provisions of the Model Code by a state (municipal) employee is subject to moral condemnation at a meeting of the relevant commission on compliance with the requirements for official conduct of state (municipal) employees and the resolution of conflicts of interest...

There are a total of 29 points in the Model Code of Ethics.

Approved by decision of the Council
on civil service issues
Krasnoyarsk Territory
from 03/30/2011

Article 1. General provisions

1. The Code of Ethics and Conduct of Persons Holding Government Positions of the Krasnoyarsk Territory (hereinafter referred to as the Territory), Elected Municipal Positions (hereinafter referred to as Officials), State Civil Servants of the Territory and Municipal Employees (hereinafter referred to as Employees, Code) is a set of general principles of professional ethics and basic rules of conduct that should guide officials and employees in connection with being in state and municipal service, holding government positions in the Krasnoyarsk Territory, and elected municipal positions.

2. The provisions of this code apply to deputies of the Legislative Assembly of the region, deputies of representative bodies municipality to the extent not regulated by the rules of parliamentary ethics established by these bodies, and to the extent that does not contradict the status of a deputy of the Legislative Assembly of the region, a deputy of a representative body of local self-government.

3. Officials and employees must comply with the provisions of the code; Every citizen has the right to expect from officials and employees such behavior in relations with citizens that corresponds to the provisions of the code.

4. This code is applied to ensure uniform ethical standards and rules of conduct for officials and employees for the recognition, observance and protection of human and civil rights and freedoms, maintaining citizens’ trust in the state bodies of the region and local governments.

5. An official or employee assumes obligations to use legal and moral means to achieve results, which will determine the moral right of the official and employee to public trust, respect, recognition and support of citizens.

6. Compliance with ethical standards and rules of conduct established by the code is the moral duty of every official and employee, regardless of their position.

7. Compliance by employees with the provisions of the code is one of the criteria for assessing the quality of the professional activities of employees and their behavior.

Article 2. General rules behavior of an official and employee

1. The conduct of officials and employees must be impeccable and professional at all times and under all circumstances.

2. An official and an employee should:
- behave in a friendly, attentive and helpful manner, evoking the respect of citizens for the state authorities of the region, state authorities of the region and local governments;
- control your behavior, feelings and emotions, not allowing personal likes or dislikes, hostility, bad mood or friendly feelings to influence decisions made, be able to foresee the consequences of your actions and actions;
- treat citizens equally correctly regardless of their official or social status, do not show servility towards people with high social status and disdain for people with low social status;
- adhere to a business style of behavior based on self-discipline and expressed in professional competence, commitment, accuracy, accuracy, attentiveness, and the ability to value one’s own and other people’s time;
- show modesty in behavior with colleagues, assist colleagues in successfully completing difficult assignments, and avoid displays of bragging, envy and ill will;
- refrain from personal connections that could obviously cause damage to reputation and authority, affect the honor and dignity of an official or employee, or call into question his objectivity and independence;
- refrain from making critical remarks about officials and employees in the presence of citizens, if critical statements are not related to the performance of official duties;
- exclude the use of one’s official position, including the use (presentation) of an official ID for personal interests not related to the performance of official duties.

3. Officials and employees should refrain from:
- use of narcotic drugs, psychotropic substances and medications, except for cases of their use as prescribed by a doctor;
- smoking tobacco, drinking drinks containing alcohol in public places, state and municipal institutions, other organizations, while performing official duties;
- chewing gum during meetings, communicating with colleagues, citizens;
- participation in gambling, visiting casinos and other gambling establishments;
- provision, placement and distribution in the media, on the information and telecommunications network Internet of any information that may cause damage to the reputation of a regional government body, local government body, official or employee.

4. When using the telephone, officials and employees are advised to speak quietly, correctly and concisely, without creating inconvenience to others; turn off mobile phone Before the start of an official meeting, refrain from answering telephone calls when communicating with visitors.

Article 3. General rules of communication with citizens when performing official duties

1. When communicating with citizens, officials and employees must be guided by the provisions of the Constitution of the Russian Federation on the right of every citizen to privacy, personal and family secrets, protection of honor, dignity, and his good name.

2. When communicating with a citizen, officials and employees are recommended to:
- express your thoughts in a correct and convincing form;
- listen to the citizen’s questions carefully, without interrupting the speaker, showing goodwill and respect for the interlocutor;
- treat older people, veterans, and disabled people with respect, and provide them with the necessary assistance.

3. When communicating with citizens, officials and employees are not recommended to allow:
- any type of statements and actions of a discriminatory nature, including on the basis of gender, age, race, nationality, language, citizenship, social, property or marital status, political or religious preferences;
- arrogant tone, rudeness, arrogance, incorrect and tactless remarks, making unlawful, undeserved accusations, bickering and other actions that interfere with normal communication;
- statements and actions that provoke illegal behavior;
- force a citizen who comes to an appointment to wait unreasonably long for an appointment.

Article 4. Moral and psychological climate in the team

1. In order to maintain a favorable moral and psychological climate in the team, officials and employees should:
- promote the establishment of business, friendly relationships in the team;
- maintain an environment of mutual exactingness and intolerance towards violations of official discipline and the rule of law;
- maintain subordination, be diligent, show reasonable initiative, accurately and promptly report to the manager on the execution of orders and instructions;
- have self-control, be responsible for your actions and words.

2. Officials and employees must not allow actions that could cause harm to the moral and psychological climate in the team, including:
- discussion of orders, decisions and actions of managers carried out within the limits of their authority;
- dissemination of information of a dubious nature;
- biased and biased attitude towards colleagues;
- claims to special treatment and undeserved privileges;
- manifestations of flattery, hypocrisy, importunity, deceit.

Article 5. Rules of conduct for officials or employees performing the functions of managers

1. An official or employee performing organizational and administrative functions in relation to subordinates (hereinafter referred to as the manager) must strive to comply with the following rules of professional ethics:
- treat the subordinate as an individual, recognizing his right to have his own professional judgments;
- show high demands and adherence to principles combined with respect for the personal dignity of the subordinate;
- distribute job responsibilities fairly and rationally;
- suppress intrigues, rumors, gossip, manifestations of dishonesty, meanness, hypocrisy in the team, prevent the emergence of conflicts;
- timely consider facts of violation of the norms and principles of professional ethics and make objective decisions on them;
- encourage subordinates impartially, fairly and objectively;
- address subordinates and colleagues respectfully and only as “you”.

2. If a subordinate finds himself in difficult life situation, its leader is called upon to provide all possible assistance and support.

3. The manager has no right:
- criticize colleagues and subordinates in a rude manner;
- shift your responsibility to subordinates;
- show formalism, arrogance, rudeness;
- encourage an atmosphere of mutual responsibility, create conditions for gossip and denunciation in the team;
- allow manifestations of protectionism, favoritism, nepotism (nepotism), as well as abuse of official position.

Article 6. Rules of conduct when carrying out activities related to the performance of control and (or) supervisory functions

1. When performing official duties related to the performance of control and (or) supervisory functions, an official or employee must strive to:
- show exactingness, adherence to principles combined with correctness, respect for the dignity of representatives of the organizations being inspected;
- objectively evaluate the activities of audited organizations, excluding the influence of preconceived opinions and judgments;
- do not give reasons for suspicion or reproach in relations with representatives of the audited organizations;
- refrain from feasting, accepting unacceptable signs of attention, gifts, offerings and rewards.

2. When sent to an organization for inspection, an official or employee who previously worked in the organization subject to inspection must notify his immediate supervisor in advance.

3. An official and an employee should avoid relationships that may compromise him or affect his ability to act independently.

Article 7. Speech culture

1. Officials and employees must adhere to generally accepted rules of the Russian language and use an official business style in oral and written speech.

3. In the speech of an official or employee it is unacceptable to use:
- rude jokes and evil irony;
- inappropriate words and speech patterns;
- statements that may be perceived and interpreted as insults towards certain social or national groups;
- offensive expressions related to a person’s physical disabilities;
- obscene language, foul language and expressions emphasizing a negative attitude towards people.

Article 8. Appearance and dress code

1. When performing official duties, an official and an employee are recommended to:
- maintain an appearance that commands respect from colleagues and citizens;
- stick to formal business style clothes that are distinguished by restraint, tradition, neatness;
- observe moderation in the use of cosmetics, perfumes, wearing jewelry and other accessories.

2. An employee who is required to wear a uniform should wear uniform in accordance with established requirements, clean, well-fitted and ironed.

Article 9. General rules for the maintenance of office premises and workplaces

1. Officials and employees must maintain order and cleanliness in the workplace. The office environment should be formal, making a favorable impression on colleagues and visitors.

2. Officials and employees should not hang posters, calendars, leaflets and other images or texts that do not correspond to the official situation, as well as containing advertising, in their office commercial organizations, goods, works, services.

3. It is not recommended for an official or employee to demonstratively display at the workplace:
- objects of worship, antiquity, antiques, luxury;
- gifts, souvenirs, expensive writing instruments and other items made of expensive wood, precious stones and metals;
- dishes, cutlery, tea accessories, food.

4. When placing certificates of appreciation, diplomas and other evidence of personal merit and achievements of an official and employee in the office office, it is recommended to show a sense of proportion.

Article 10. Attitude towards gifts and other signs of attention

1. Officials and employees should not accept or give gifts, rewards, prizes, as well as accept and provide various signs of attention, services (hereinafter referred to as gifts), the receipt or delivery of which may contribute to the emergence of a conflict of interest.

2. An official or employee may accept or give gifts if:
- this is part of an official protocol event and takes place publicly, openly;
- the situation does not raise doubts about honesty and selflessness;
- the cost of accepted (given) gifts does not exceed the limit established by the current legislation of the Russian Federation.

3. An official or employee should not:
- provoke the presentation of a gift to him;
- accept gifts for yourself, your family, relatives, as well as for persons or organizations with which the official or employee has or had relations, if this may affect his impartiality;
- transfer gifts to other officials and employees, if this is not related to the performance of his official duties;
- act as an intermediary in the transfer of gifts for personal selfish interests.

Article 11. Liability for violation of the code

1. For violation of the provisions established by this code, an official or employee bears moral responsibility to society, the team and their conscience.

2. Along with moral responsibility, an employee who violated the provisions established by this code and committed an offense in connection with this or disciplinary offense, bears disciplinary or other responsibility.

3. Violations by employees of ethical standards and rules of conduct established by the code are considered at a meeting of the commission for compliance with requirements for official conduct and resolution of conflicts of interest.

Date of publication: 04/14/2011

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I. General provisions

1.1. The Code of Ethics and Official Conduct of Civil Servants of the Ministry of the Russian Federation for Civil Defense, Emergencies and Disaster Relief (hereinafter referred to as the Code) was developed in accordance with Federal Laws of May 27, 2003 N 58-FZ “On the Civil Service System of the Russian Federation " (Collection of Legislation of the Russian Federation, 2003, N 22, Art. 2063, N 46 (Part I), Art. 4437; 2006, N 29, Art. 3123; 2007, N 49, Art. 6070; 2011, N 1 " On approval of the general principles of official conduct of civil servants" (Collected Legislation of the Russian Federation, 2002, N 33, Art. 3196; 2007, N 13, Art. 1531; 2009, N 29, Art. 3658), Model Code of Ethics and Official Conduct of State employees of the Russian Federation and municipal employees, approved by the decision of the Presidium of the Council under the President of the Russian Federation on Anti-Corruption (minutes of the meeting dated December 23, 2010 N 21), other regulatory legal acts of the Russian Federation and is based on generally recognized moral principles and norms Russian society and states.

1.2. The Code is a set of general principles of professional service ethics and basic rules of official conduct, which are recommended to be followed by civil servants of the Ministry of the Russian Federation for Civil Defense, Emergency Situations and Disaster Relief (hereinafter referred to as civil servants), regardless of the positions they occupy.

1.3. A citizen of the Russian Federation entering the civil service of the Ministry of the Russian Federation for Civil Defense, Emergencies and Disaster Relief (hereinafter referred to as the civil service) is recommended to familiarize himself with the provisions of the Code and be guided by them in the course of his official activities.

1.4. A civil servant is called upon to take all necessary measures to comply with the provisions of the Code, and every citizen of the Russian Federation can expect a civil servant to behave in relations with him in accordance with the provisions of the Code.

1.5. The purpose of the Code is to determine the ethical standards and rules of official conduct of civil servants for the worthy performance of their professional activities, as well as to promote the strengthening of the authority of civil servants, the trust of citizens in government bodies and ensuring uniform standards of behavior for civil servants. The Code serves as the basis for the formation of proper morality in the field of public service, respectful attitude towards public service in the public consciousness, and also acts as an institution public consciousness and morality of civil servants, their self-control.

1.6. The Code is designed to improve the efficiency of civil servants performing their official duties.

1.7. Knowledge and compliance by civil servants with the provisions of the Code is one of the criteria for assessing the quality of their professional activities and official behavior.

II. Basic principles and rules of official conduct of civil servants

2.1. Civil servants, aware of their responsibility to the state, society and citizens, are called upon to:

a) perform official duties conscientiously and at a high professional level in order to ensure the effective operation of government bodies;

b) proceed from the fact that the recognition, observance and protection of human and civil rights and freedoms determine the basic meaning and content of the activities of both government bodies and civil servants;

c) carry out its activities within the powers of the Ministry of the Russian Federation for Civil Defense, Emergency Situations and Disaster Relief (hereinafter referred to as the Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations);

d) not give preference to any professional or social groups and organizations, be independent from the influence of individual citizens, professional or social groups and organizations;

e) exclude actions related to the influence of any personal, property (financial) and other interests that interfere with the conscientious performance of their official duties;

f) maintain impartiality, excluding the possibility of influence on their official activities by decisions of political parties and public associations;

g) comply with the norms of official, professional ethics and rules of business conduct;

h) show correctness and attentiveness in dealing with citizens and officials;

i) show tolerance and respect for the customs and traditions of the peoples of Russia and other states, take into account the cultural and other characteristics of various ethnic, social groups and faiths, promote interethnic and interfaith harmony;

j) refrain from behavior that could raise doubts about the conscientious performance of official duties by a civil servant, and also avoid conflict situations, capable of damaging his reputation or the authority of the Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations;

k) take provided for by law Russian Federation measures to prevent the emergence of conflicts of interest and resolve emerging cases of conflict of interest;

l) not to use his official position to influence the activities of state bodies, local governments, organizations, officials, civil servants and citizens when resolving personal issues;

m) refrain from public statements, judgments and assessments regarding the activities of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Russia, the Minister of the Russian Federation for Civil Defense, Emergencies and Disaster Relief, if this is not part of the official duties of a civil servant;

o) comply with the rules of public speaking and provision of official information established by the Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations;

o) respect the activities of media representatives in informing the public about the work of a government body, as well as provide assistance in obtaining reliable information in the prescribed manner;

p) refrain in public speeches, including in the media, from indicating the value in foreign currency (conventional monetary units) on the territory of the Russian Federation of goods, works, services and other objects of civil rights, amounts of transactions between residents of the Russian Federation, budget indicators all levels of the budget system of the Russian Federation, the size of state and municipal borrowings, state and municipal debt, except for cases when this is necessary for the accurate transmission of information or provided for by the legislation of the Russian Federation, international treaties of the Russian Federation, business customs;

c) strive constantly to ensure that the resources within his area of ​​responsibility are managed as efficiently as possible.

2.2. A civil servant vested with organizational and administrative powers in relation to other civil servants is called upon to:

a) take measures to prevent and resolve conflicts of interest;

b) take measures to prevent corruption;

c) prevent cases of coercion of civil servants to participate in the activities of political parties and public associations.

2.3. A civil servant, vested with organizational and administrative powers in relation to other civil servants, is called upon to take measures to ensure that civil servants subordinate to him do not allow dangerous corrupt behavior, and through his personal behavior set an example of honesty, impartiality and justice.

behavior of civil servants

3.1. In official conduct, a civil servant must proceed from the constitutional provisions that a person, his rights and freedoms are highest value and every citizen has the right to privacy, personal and family secrets, protection of honor, dignity, and good name.

3.2. In official conduct, a civil servant shall refrain from:

a) any type of statements and actions of a discriminatory nature on the basis of gender, age, race, nationality, language, citizenship, social, property or marital status, political or religious preferences;

b) rudeness, displays of a dismissive tone, arrogance, biased remarks, presentation of unlawful, undeserved accusations;

c) threats, offensive expressions or remarks, actions that interfere with normal communication or provoke illegal behavior;

d) smoking during official meetings, conversations, and other official communication with citizens.

3.4. Civil servants are called upon to contribute through their official behavior to the establishment of business relationships in the team and constructive cooperation with each other.

3.5. The appearance of a civil servant when performing his official duties, depending on the conditions of service and the format of the official event, should contribute to the respectful attitude of citizens towards government bodies and comply with the generally accepted business style, which is distinguished by formality, restraint, traditionalism, and accuracy.

IV. Responsibility for violation of the provisions of the Code

4.1. Violation of the provisions of the Code by a civil servant is subject to moral condemnation at a meeting of the relevant commissions on compliance with the requirements for official conduct of civil servants and the settlement of conflicts of interest or certification.

4.2. Compliance by civil servants with the provisions of the Code is taken into account when conducting certifications, forming personnel reserve for promotion to higher positions, as well as when imposing disciplinary sanctions.

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Code of Ethics for Civil Servants there is a system of moral norms, obligations and requirements for conscientious official behavior of officials of state bodies and local governments, based on generally recognized moral principles and norms of Russian society and the state. Code:

Serves as the basis for the formation of the content of proper morals and behavior in the field of public service;

Designed to help civil servants correctly navigate complex moral conflicts and situations determined by the specifics of their work;

It is an important criterion for determining a person’s professional suitability for work in the public service;

Acts as an instrument of public control over the morality of civil servants.

The rules of the Code do not replace the personal moral choice, position and convictions of a civil servant, his conscience and responsibility. The ethical standards of a civil servant are more stringent than the moral standards of citizens not employed in the field of state and municipal service.

Various forms of functioning are possible Code of Ethics in the field of public service: in the form of an oath taken by a person upon admission to the state or municipal service, in the form of a special document with which he is obliged to familiarize himself. A number of norms and requirements of the Code of Ethics apply for a certain number of years after a person leaves public service.

In this code, the concept of “civil servant” also applies to municipal employees. Basic moral principles of administrative morality:

1. Serving the State: the interests of the state, and through it society as a whole, are the highest criterion and ultimate goal of the professional activity of a civil servant. A civil servant has no right to act to the benefit of private interests to the detriment of the state.

2. Serving the public interest: a civil servant is obliged to act in the national interests, for the benefit of all the peoples of Russia. The actions of a civil servant cannot be directed against socially vulnerable groups of the population.

3. Respect for the individual: recognition, observance and protection of the rights, freedoms and legitimate interests of man and citizen is the moral duty and professional responsibility of a civil servant.

4. Principle of legality: a civil servant is obliged by his actions to comply with and defend the Constitution of the country, Laws and regulations RF. The moral duty of a civil servant obliges not only him to strictly observe all legal norms, but also to actively counteract their violations by his colleagues.

5. The principle of loyalty: conscious, voluntary compliance with the rules, norms, and regulations of official conduct established by the state, its individual structures, institutions; loyalty, respect and correctness towards the state. The moral duty for a civil servant in the event of his fundamental disagreement with the policy pursued by the state or the specific body where he serves is to resign. A civil servant should not speak in the media, give interviews or express in any other way his opinion, which is fundamentally different from the policy of the state.

6. Principle of political neutrality: do not publicly express, directly or indirectly, your political sympathies and antipathies, do not sign any political or ideological documents.

A civil servant in his activities must be guided by moral standards based on the principles of humanism, social justice, and human rights.

Honesty and selflessness - mandatory rules moral behavior of a civil servant. Entering into and remaining in public office presupposes a developed sense of duty and responsibility. The moral duty and official responsibility of a civil servant is correctness, politeness, goodwill, attentiveness and tolerance towards all citizens, including immediate managers and persons dependent on him for official duties.

A civil servant must show tolerance towards people, regardless of their nationality, religion, political orientation, show respect for the customs and traditions of the peoples of Russia, and take into account the cultural and other characteristics of various ethnic, social groups and faiths.

A civil servant must perform his official duties conscientiously, responsibly, and at a high professional level in order to ensure the efficiency of the government body.

The moral duty and professional responsibility of a civil servant is the desire for continuous improvement, for the growth of his professional skills, his qualifications, and for acquiring new knowledge.

A civil servant must devote his all to work time solely to fulfill official duties, make every effort to work efficiently and accurately.

A civil servant is obliged to carry out orders from management and comply with service norms of hierarchy in relations with superiors and subordinates.

A civil servant is obliged to demand that he be provided with complete and truthful information related to the resolution of issues within his competence. A public servant must respect and protect sensitive information obtained during the performance of official duties.

A public servant must use only legal and ethical means of promotion

A civil servant may have privileges if they:

Clearly defined by open regulations, instructions;

Promotes intensification and efficiency of work;

Associated with the performance of certain official functions;

They testify to special merits and are considered as a tribute of respect.

A civil servant does not have the right to use his official position to organize his career in business, politics and other areas of activity to the detriment of the interests of the state and his department.

During the course of his official activities, a civil servant cannot make any personal promises that would diverge from job responsibilities, would ignore official procedures and norms.

A civil servant has no right to enjoy any benefits or advantages for himself or his family members that may be provided to prevent him from honestly performing his official duties.

A civil servant does not have the right to use any official opportunities provided to him (transport, means of communication, office equipment, etc.) for non-official purposes.

A public servant must not use as a means of obtaining personal gain any information received in confidence during the performance of official duties.

The personal income of a civil servant is subject to declaration and cannot be kept secret.

A civil servant should not be involved in any business, either directly or indirectly, as this is incompatible with the conscientious performance of official duties.

Public control over the observance of proper morality by civil servants is carried out through citizens’ appeals to the relevant state bodies provided for by law, through citizens’ associations specially created for this purpose, through political and other public organizations, through the media.

It is advisable to create government agencies, departments, institutions of Ethical Commissions. The tasks of the Ethics Commissions are to form, maintain and develop proper ethical standards of official behavior of civil servants, and resolve various types of moral conflicts. Ethical commissions have the right to issue public censures to civil servants for immoral behavior and to raise the issue with the relevant government services, structures about administrative punishment, recommend dismissing them from work.