Part 1The civil service
CHAPTER 1Statutory basis for management of the civil service
Codes of conduct
I19Conduct that conflicts with a code of conduct: complaints by civil servants
1
This section applies in relation to any civil service code and the diplomatic service code; and “code” is to be read accordingly.
2
Subsection (3) applies if a civil servant (“P”) covered by a code has reason to believe—
a
that P is being, or has been, required to act in a way that conflicts with the code, or
b
that another civil servant covered by the code is acting, or has acted, in a way that conflicts with the code.
3
P may complain to the Commission about the matter.
4
A code may include provision about the steps that must be taken by a civil servant before making a complaint (and P must take the steps accordingly).
5
The Commission—
a
must determine procedures for the making of complaints and for the investigation and consideration of complaints by the Commission;
b
after considering a complaint, may make recommendations about how the matter should be resolved.
6
For the purposes of the investigation or consideration of a complaint, the following must provide the Commission with any information it reasonably requires—
a
civil service management authorities;
b
the complainant;
c
any civil servant whose conduct is covered by the complaint.
7
The revision of a code does not affect the application of this section in relation to anything occurring before the revision.