True Public Servant - Mackinac County
The True Public Servant
Will not act out of spite, bias, or favoritism;
Will not tell the boss only what he or she wants to hear;
Respects the competence and views of others;
Does not succumb to peer or other pressure;
Contributes to a climate of mutual trust, respect and friendliness;
Refuses to let official actions be influenced by personal relationships, including those arising from pat or prospective employment;
Has the courage of his or her convictions;
Is not seduced by flattery;
Unflinchingly accepts responsibility;
Does not try to shift blame to others and accepts responsibility for one’s own actions and conduct;
Can distinguish between the need to support an unwelcome decision and the duty to report unethical conduct;
Never forgets that they are working for the people…all the people.
Adopted from: Ethical Principles for the Public Servant
By: The Council for Excellence in Government