(12)
A public officer shall only accept gifts or benefits from
relatives and friends to such extent and on such occasions
as are customary. However, the receipt of any gift or
donation by a public officer on any public or official
occasions shall, if surrendered to the office, department or
agency represented by the public officer, not be treated as a
contravention of this Code.
(13)
A person holding an office in a public service or any
disciplined force shall not(a)
(b)
(c)
allow his or her political inclinations to interfere
with the discharge of his or her official duties;
be a member of, or take part in any association of
persons which might prevent him or her from
impartially discharging his or her duties; or
take part in any activities which cast doubt on his or
her capacity to deal impartially with matters or
issues which are the concern of his or her public
office or which interfere with the performance of
his or her public duties.
Additional provisions relating to The President
(14)
(15)
Declaration 223.
Of assets
(1)
The President shall in person address the nation as and
when necessary.
The President shall undertake a nation-wide tour at least
twice a year in order to familiarise himself or herself with
current conditions and the effect of government policies.
A public officer to whom this section applies shall submit
to the Ombudsman a written declaration of all property and
assets owned by him or her, and of liabilities owed by him
or her, whether directly or indirectly(a)
(b)
(c)
within six months of the coming into force of this
Constitution;
at the end of every two years;
on ceasing to hold public office.
(2)
A false statement in any such declaration shall be deemed
to be a contravention of the Code of Conduct set out in this
Chapter.
(3)
A declaration made under sub-section (1) shall be
produced if required(a)
in proceedings before a court of competent
jurisdiction, other than a district tribunal;