BRIEFINGON

RA 6713

Atty. Rex R. RojasOffice of the Ombudsman

OVERVIEW

• Constitutional Provision on Accountability

• RA 6713 (Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees) a) Declaration of Policyb) Norms of Conduct of Public Officials and Employeesc) Prohibited Transactionsd) Statements and Disclosurese) Divestmentf) Penalties

CONSTITUTIONAL PROVISION

ARTICLE XI.SECTION 1. PUBLIC OFFICE IS A PUBLIC TRUST. PUBLIC OFFICERS

AND EMPLOYEES MUST AT ALL TIMES BE ACCOUNTABLE TO THE

PEOPLE, SERVE THEM WITH UTMOST RESPONSIBILITY, INTEGRITY, LOYALTY, AND

EFFICIENCY, ACT WITH PATRIOTISM AND JUSTICE, AND

LEAD MODEST LIVES.

RA 6713CODE OF CONDUCT AND ETHICAL STANDARDS FOR PUBLIC OFFICIALS AND EMPLOYEES

“It is the policy of the State to promote high standards of ethics in public service. Public officials and employees shall at all times be accountable to the people and shall discharge their duties with utmost responsibility, integrity, competence, and loyalty, act with patriotism and justice, lead modest lives, and uphold public interest over personal interest. (Sec. 1, RA 6713)

NORMS OF CONDUCT OF PUBLIC OFFICIALS AND EMPLOYEES

1. Commitment to public interest2. Professionalism3. Justness and Sincerity4. Political Neutrality5. Responsiveness to the Public6. Nationalism and Patriotism7. Commitment to Democracy8. Simple Living

PROHIBITED TRANSACTIONS

1. Financial and material interest2. Outside employment and other activities

related thereto3. Disclosure and misuse of confidential

information4. Soliciting and acceptance of gifts

(Sec. 7, RA 6713)

STATEMENTS AND DISCLOSURE

Statement of Assets Liabilities and Net Worth-True and detailed account of assets, liabilities and financial connections

FILING:

Within 30 days after assumption to officeOn or before April 30 of every yearWithin 30 days after separation from the service

To obtain or use any statement filed for:

1)Any purpose contrary to morals and public policy

2)Any commercial purpose other than by news and communication media for dissemination to the general public

(Sec. 8, RA 6713)

DIVESTMENT

Conflict of InterestResignation from private business enterprise within 30

days from assumption to officeDivestment of shareholdings and interest within 60

days from assumption(Sec. 9, RA 6713)

PENALTIES

Administrative penaltiesFine (not exceeding equivalent 6 months salary)Suspension (not exceeding 1 year)Removal (Dismissal from the service)

Criminal (Sec. 7, 8 & 9)Imprisonment (not exceeding 5 years) or Fine (not

exceeding P5000) or both

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