Integrity and conduct

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Citizens' trust and respect of government is based on the integrity of its institutions including the agencies across the State Services.

The State Services Commissioner has particular responsibility for leadership on the standards of integrity and conduct that apply to the Public Service. As from January 2005, amendments to the State Sector Act extend this role to the other parts of the State Services.

This section sets out the role of the Commissioner, the activities of the Commission in this area and the application of guidance material to the State Services.