5FPerformance and conduct principle

5F Performance and conduct principle (1) The performance and conduct principle is that a public sector officer must do the following: (a) carry out the officer's duties as follows: (i) objectively, impartially, professionally and with integrity; (ii) to the best of the officer's ability; (iii) in accordance with the Act and any code of conduct applicable to the officer under section 16(2)(c); (b) treat other public sector officers, other persons in the workplace and members of the public fairly, equitably and with proper courtesy and consideration; (c) ensure effective, efficient and appropriate use of public resources; (d) avoid actual or apparent conflicts of interest between personal or other interests and duties as a public sector officer;

Public Sector Employment and Management Act 1993 9 (e) ensure the officer's personal conduct does not: (i) adversely affect the performance of the officer's duties as a public sector officer; or (ii) bring the Public Sector into disrepute. public sector officer means the Commissioner, a Chief Executive Officer or an employee.