7Government sector core values

#### 7 Government sector core values 7 Government sector core values > The core values for the government sector and the principles that guide their implementation are as follows— > > > Integrity > > > > (a) Consider people equally without prejudice or favour. > > > > > (b) Act professionally with honesty, consistency and impartiality. > > > > > (c) Take responsibility for situations, showing leadership and courage. > > > > > (d) Place the public interest over personal interest. > > > Trust > > > > (a) Appreciate difference and welcome learning from others. > > > > > (b) Build relationships based on mutual respect. > > > > > (c) Uphold the law, institutions of government and democratic principles. > > > > > (d) Communicate intentions clearly and invite teamwork and collaboration. > > > > > (e) Provide apolitical and non-partisan advice. > > > Service > > > > (a) Provide services fairly with a focus on customer needs. > > > > > (b) Be flexible, innovative and reliable in service delivery. > > > > > (c) Engage with the not-for-profit and business sectors to develop and implement service solutions. > > > > > (d) Focus on quality while maximising service delivery. > > > Accountability > > > > (a) Recruit and promote employees on merit. > > > > > (b) Take responsibility for decisions and actions. > > > > > (c) Provide transparency to enable public scrutiny. > > > > > (d) Observe standards for safety. > > > > > (e) Be fiscally responsible and focus on efficient, effective and prudent use of resources.