Declaring Financial Interests
How civil servants must disclose investments, shareholdings, and other financial interests to avoid conflicts of interest. Covers initial disclosure on appointment, ongoing obligations while in service, and the serious consequences of non-disclosure.
Understand Why This Obligation Exists
Civil servants must avoid placing themselves in a position where their private financial interests conflict — or could appear to conflict — with their official duties. The duty to declare is not optional: it is a binding obligation under both the General Orders and the Code of Conduct. This applies to investments, shareholdings, directorships, partnerships, significant land holdings, and any other financial interest that could influence your official decisions.
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For the full legal text, see: GO 03114 and GO 03115 and CoC Sec. 3 and CoC Sec. 4.5 and CoC Sec. 6.1.11