Election Obligations & Standards Database

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"Public service agents shall demonstrate professionalism, transparency and impartiality in the performance of their duties."

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AU: African Charter on Values and Principles of Public Service and Administration, art. 9.1

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African Charter on Values and Principles of Public Service and Administration

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Election management bodies should be impartial and should not discriminate in the performance of their public function.
States should ensure transparency in the management of public affairs.
Civil servants and public officials should be obliged by law to act neutrally and impartially.