11Parliamentary Service Value 2—Ethical

11  Parliamentary Service Value 2—Ethical

  Having regard to an individual’s duties and responsibilities, upholding the Parliamentary Service Value in subsection 10(2) of the Act requires the following:

 (a) acting in a way that models and promotes the highest standard of ethical behaviour;

 (b) following through on commitments made;

 (c) having the courage to address difficult issues;

 (d) complying with all relevant laws, appropriate professional standards and the Code of Conduct;

 (e) acting in a way that is right and proper, as well as technically and legally correct or preferable;

 (f) reporting and addressing misconduct and other unacceptable behaviour by Parliamentary Service employees in a fair, timely and effective way;

 (g) providing leadership in supporting the Parliament;

 (h) supporting systems that give Parliamentary Service employees appropriate opportunities to develop and demonstrate leadership qualities.