Department of Political Science — Master
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AMERICAN
SOCIETY FOR PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION'S
CODE OF ETHICS |
Serve
the Public Interest: Serve the
public, beyond serving oneself. ASPA
members are committed to:
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Exercise discretionary authority
to promote the public interest. |
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Oppose all forms of discrimination
and harassment, and promote affirmative
action. |
| 3. |
Recognize and support the public's
right to know the public's business. |
| 4. |
Involve citizens in policy decision-making. |
| 5. |
Exercise compassion, benevolence,
fairness and optimism. |
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Respond to the public in ways that
are complete, clear, and easy to
understand. |
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Assist citizens in their dealings
with government. |
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Be prepared to make decisions that
may not be popular. |
Respect
the Constitution and the Law: Respect, support, and study government
constitutions and laws that define responsibilities
of public agencies, employees, and all
citizens. ASPA members are committed
to:
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Understand and apply
legislation and regulations relevant
to their professional role. |
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Work to improve and change laws
and policies that are counterproductive
or obsolete. |
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Eliminate unlawful discrimination. |
| 4. |
Prevent all forms of mismanagement
of public funds by establishing and
maintaining strong fiscal and management
controls, and by supporting audits
and investigative activities. |
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Respect and protect privileged
information. |
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Encourage and facilitate legitimate
dissent activities in government
and protect the whistleblowing rights
of public employees. |
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Promote constitutional principles
of equality, fairness, representativeness,
responsiveness and due process in
protecting citizens' rights. |
Demonstrate
Personal Integrity: Demonstrate
the highest standards in all activities
to inspire public confidence and trust
in public service. ASPA members are committed
to:
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Maintain truthfulness
and honesty and to not compromise
them for advancement, honor, or personal
gain. |
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Ensure that others receive credit
for their work and contributions. |
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Zealously guard against conflict
of interest or its appearance: e.g.,
nepotism, improper outside employment,
misuse of public resources or the
acceptance of gifts. |
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Respect superiors, subordinates,
colleagues and the public. |
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Take responsibility for their own
errors. |
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Conduct official acts without partisanship. |
Promote
Ethical Organizations: Strengthen
organizational capabilities to apply
ethics, efficiency and effectiveness
in serving the public. ASPA members are
committed to:
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Enhance organizational
capacity for open communication,
creativity, and dedication. |
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Subordinate institutional loyalties
to the public good. |
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Establish procedures that promote
ethical behavior and hold individuals
and organizations accountable for
their conduct. |
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Provide organization members with
an administrative means for dissent,
assurance of due process and safeguards
against reprisal. |
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Promote merit principles that protect
against arbitrary and capricious
actions. |
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Promote organizational accountability
through appropriate controls and
procedures. |
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Encourage organizations to adopt,
distribute, and periodically review
a code of ethics as a living document. |
Strive
for Professional Excellence: Strengthen individual capabilities and
encourage the professional development
of others. ASPA members are committed
to:
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Provide support and
encouragement to upgrade competence. |
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Accept as a personal duty the responsibility
to keep up to date on emerging issues
and potential problems. |
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Encourage others, throughout their
careers, to participate in professional
activities and associations. |
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Allocate time to meet with students
and provide a bridge between classroom
studies and the realities of public
service. |
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