Accountability
A civil servant is responsible for his/her decisions and actions and must be accountable to whatever scrutiny is appropriate to his/her Office as prescribed by law and the BCSR.
Honesty
A civil servant shall be honest and declare any private interests relating to his/her official duties and to take steps to resolve any conflicts arising in a way that protects the public interest.
Impartiality
A civil servant shall be fair, neutral, not favour one person more than another in carrying out public business, including making public appointments, awarding contracts, or recommending individuals for awards and benefits.
Integrity
A civil servant shall not place himself/herself under any financial or other obligation to outside individuals or organizations that may influence him/her in the performance of his/her official duties.
Leadership
A civil servant shall at all times uphold and promote the principles of leadership by example.
Loyalty
A civil servant shall at all times be true, loyal and faithful to the Tsawa- sum.
Openness
A civil servant shall be as open as required about all the decisions and actions that he takes. He/she shall give reasons for his/her decisions and restrict information to protect the wider public interest and confidentiality of the matter.
Professionalism
A civil servant shall practice his/her profession with the highest standards of ethics and courtesy.
Selflessness
A civil servant shall always take decisions solely in terms of the public interest. He/she shall not do so in order to gain financial or other material benefits for himself/herself, his/her family, his/her relatives, or his/her friends.