Conduct guide - Public Sector Commission - The Western Australian ...

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Use of public resources
Section one
Issues and conduct expectations which should be addressed
in codes of conduct
• Obligation to be accountable for expenditure. This may include the use of public money
for hospitality and travel
• Use the resources of the state with diligence and efficiency, including office facilities and
equipment, vehicles and cab charge vouchers
• Not use public resources for party political work or for private financial gain
• Follow legislation and procurement policies to engage contractors and suppliers
• Purchase goods and services following the public sector body’s and government
policies.
Policies and activities
Policies and activities that support a public sector body’s standards of conduct and integrity.
• Policies covering:
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use of corporate credit cards
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when resources are not to be used (e.g. for private business or political work)
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any permitted private use of, for example, office phones, Internet - is to be
limited and not interfere with work
• Establishing systems to monitor compliance with the code and associated policies, for
example, audit and reporting processes.
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Conduct guide
Use of public resources