What is misconduct in the public service
PSR (030301) define Misconduct in the public service as a specific act of wrong-doing or an improper behaviour which is inimical to the image of the service and which can be investigated and proved. It can also lead to termination and retirement.
What are the offences that constitute misconduct in the public service:
(a) Scandalous conduct such as:
(i) Immoral behaviour;
(ii) Unruly behaviour;
(iii) Drunkenness;
(iv) Foul language;
(v) Assault;
(vi) Battery;
(b) Refusal to proceed on transfer or to accept posting
(c) Habitual lateness to work;
(d) Deliberate delay in treating official document;
(e) Failure to keep records;
(f) Unauthorised removal of public records;
(g) Dishonesty;
(h) Negligence;
(i) Membership of cults;
(j) Sleeping on duty;
(K) Improper dressing while on duty;
(L) Hawking merchandise within office premises;
(m) Refusal to take/carry out lawful instruction from superior officers;
(n) Malingering;
(o) Insubordination
(p) Discourteous behaviour to the public
WHAT IS SERIOUS MISCONDUCT IN THE PUBLIC SERVICE
PSR 030401 – defines Serious misconduct is a specific act of very serious wrong-doing and improper
behaviour which is inimical to the image of the service and which can be investigated and if proven, may
lead to dismissal.
according to PSR 030402 – SERIOUS ACTS OF MISCONDUCT IN THE PUBLIC SERVICE INCLUDE:
(a) Falsification of records;
(b) Suppression of records;
(c) Withholding of Files
(d) Conviction on a criminal charge (other than a minor traffic or sanitary offence or the like);
(e) Absence from duty without leave;
(f) False claims against Government Officials;
(g) Engaging in partisan political activities
(h) Bankruptcy/serious financial embarrassment;
(i) Unauthorised disclosure of official information;
(j) Bribery;
(k) Corruption;
(l) Embezzlement;
(m) Misappropriation;
(n) Violation of Oath of Secretary;
(o) Action prejudicial to the security of the State;
(p) Advance Fee Fraud (Criminal Code) 419);
(q) Holding more than one full-time paid job;
(r) Nepotism or any other form of preferential treatment;
(s) Divided loyalty;
(t) Sabotage;
(u) Wilful damage to Public property
(v) Sexual Harassment; and
(w) Any other act unbecoming of a Public Officer.
