Ebook: The Responsible Public Servant

Are public servants responsible for the outcomes of government actions to which they contribute? Do they have an obligation to pursue the public interest? Are there limits on the extent of their loyalty to political masters? How do they avoid conflict of interest? Is it possible to accommodate the competing demands of openness and confidentiality.

Cover Page; Title Page; About the Authors; Copyright; Dedication; Authors' Acknowledgments; Table of Contents; FOREWORD; AVANT-PROPOS; Introduction; Chapter 1 Taking Personal Responsibility; Chapter 2 Making Defensible Decisions; Chapter 3 Acting in the Public Interest; Chapter 4 The Politically Neutral Public Servant; Chapter 5 Conflict of Interest; Chapter 6 Confidentiality, Transparency and Privacy Protection; Chapter 7 The Accountable Public Servant; Chapter 8 Managing Ethical Behaviour; Notes