Official warns public servants against mixing politics with duties

PUBLIC servants are duty-bound to set aside their political agenda and inclinations when discharging their duties, Southern Highlands deputy administrator (economics and social services) Fiebik Kilip says.
“We are guided by the General Order and Public Service Management Act when serving the people,” he said.
Kilip warned public servants not to use public service operation grants and support in pursuit of their political agenda or ambitions.
“Those found mixing politics with their work will be suspended without pay and subsequently terminated from office,” he said.
“We shall ensure that our behaviour will not impede our official duties and performance fairly and professionally.
“We are called to serve; elections come and go, but our service remains the same.
“We must set aside our political inclinations while performing our duties.”
Kulip said there must be a clear demarcation between politics and the public service machinery.
“We are committed to the highest degree of integrity,” he said.
“We have to accord due respect in the discharge of our duties.
“We have to ensure that we deliver service beyond reasonable doubt whilst election is around the corner.”