Monrovia—The Civil Service Agency (CSA) has issued a circular memorandum warning civil servants against engaging in inappropriate conduct, including insults directed at officials.
The memorandum highlighted a growing trend of “unbecoming conduct” among employees, including dishonesty, unethical practices, and disrespectful behavior, particularly in the form of derogatory and unfounded remarks made about superiors and colleagues in the workplace and on social and mainstream media platforms.
The CSA emphasized that such actions violate Chapter 4, Sections 2.1 and 2.2 of the Standing Orders for the Civil Service and the personnel handbooks of various government entities.
Additionally, Chapter 9, Section 2 of the Code of Conduct for Public Servants mandates that civil servants “exhibit good conduct at all times, both at work and off duty” and refrain from actions that undermine the dignity of the public service.
The agency warned that civil servants engaging in such behavior would face disciplinary action in accordance with the Standing Orders and other relevant regulations.
The CSA stressed the importance of maintaining professionalism, decency, and integrity in the public service while affirming its commitment to democratic principles, including freedom of speech.
However, it urged civil servants to express their views constructively and responsibly, as this is essential for fostering a positive work environment.