What is the difference between the Conflict of Interest Policy and the Code of Conduct?
The Conflict of Interest Policy provides direction for public servants to help them avoid situations where there is a real or perceived conflict between the employees work-related duties and his or her private interests. The Policy also provides rules to ensure that no employee personally benefits from his or her role as a public servant. The Conflict of Interest Policy is based in legislation, specifically, the Members and Public Employees Disclosure Act. The Code of Conduct provides guidance for workplace behaviour that is consistent with governments shared public service values. The Code of Conduct provides guidance for decisions we make as public servants. The Conflict of Interest Policy provides guidance when we’re confronted with decisions in which our private and work-related interests conflict and outlines the appropriate steps to be taken as a result.
