Values and principles of public service

Values and principles of public service (1) The guiding values and principles of the public service include the following— (a) maintenance and promotion of the highest standards of professional ethics and integrity; (b) promotion of efficient, effective and economic use of national resources; By Laws.Africa and contributors. Licensed under CC-BY. Share widely and freely. 72 Constitution of Zambia Act, 1991 (Chapter 1) Zambia (c) effective, impartial, fair and equitable provision of public services; (d) encouragement of people to participate in the process of policy making; (e) prompt, efficient and timely response to people’s needs; (f) commitment to the implementation of public policy and programmes; (g) accountability for administrative acts; (h) proactively providing the public with timely, accessible and accurate information; (i) merit as the basis of appointment and promotion; (j) adequate and equal opportunities for appointments, training and advancement of members of both gender and members of all ethnic groups; and (k) representation of persons with disabilities in the composition of the public service at all levels. (2) The values and principles specified in clause (1) apply to service— (a) at national, provincial and local government levels; and (b) to all State organs and State institutions. (3) A public officer shall not be— (a) victimised or discriminated against for having performed functions in good faith in accordance with this Constitution or other law; or (b) removed from office, reduced in rank or otherwise punished without just cause and due process. Constituting offices for public service