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and treaty obligations, and to uphold the administration of
justice, the general obligations listed above.
Ministers must also, of course, adhere at all times to the
requirements of Parliament and protect the integrity of
public life
;”
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The OCG also notes that Section 4.2 of the GoJ Handbook of Public Sector Procurement Procedures
detail the requirements in respect of issues of conflict of interest and unethical conduct. Section 4.2 states
as follows:
“
All personnel involved in the procurement process are
expected to observe the GoJ Code of Conduct for Civil
Servants outlined in the Staff Orders. They are expected to
be free from interests or relationships that are actually or
potentially detrimental to the best interests of the
Government, and shall not engage or participate in any
transaction involving a company, its affiliates, divisions or
subsidiaries, in which they have even minor interests
.”
(OCG Emphasis)
Further, Section 4.2.1 states as follows: ―
“
Any GoJ employee involved in the procurement process,
who has entered into, or is about to enter into a financial or
other business relationship that might involve a conflict of
interest must immediately inform their supervisors in
writing of the circumstances involved
. This information is to
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CONDUCT OF MINISTERS.
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