Duties of a citizen 220
(1)
The exercise and enjoyment of rights and freedoms are
inseparable from the performance of duties and obligations,
and accordingly, every citizen shall;
(a)
(2)
promote the prestige and good reputation of
The Gambia and respect the symbols of The
Gambia;
(b)
uphold and defend the Constitution;
(c)
foster national unity and live harmoniously
with others;
(d)
respect the rights, freedoms and legitimate
interests of others and refrain from acting in
a manner detrimental to the welfare of other
persons;
(e)
serve The Gambia by working
conscientiously in his or her chosen
occupation;
(f)
protect and preserve public property and
expose and combat the misuse and waste of
public funds and property;
(g)
contribute to the well being of the
community in which the citizen lives;
(h)
be loyal to The Gambia and contribute to its
defence when necessary;
(i)
co-operate with the appropriate agencies in
the maintenance of law and order, and
(j)
protect and conserve the environment of The
Gambia.
It shall be the duty of every citizen to abide by and conform
with the provisions set out in subsection (1), but such
duties shall not, of themselves, render any person liable to
proceedings of any kind in any court.
CHAPTER XXI
CODE OF CONDUCT FOR PUBLIC OFFICERS
Application of 221
Code of conduct
(1)
The provisions of the code of Conduct set out in section
222 shall apply to persons who hold public office or hold
office in a public service, members and the staff of local
government authorities and public enterprises, and
members of a disciplined force (each of whom is in this
Chapter referred to as a “public officer”).
(2)
The failure on the part of a public officer to observe a
provision of this Code shall not, of itself, render that officer
liable to any civil or criminal proceedings in any court, but
any such failure may –