Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) -- A draft Code of Ethics and Conduct for Civil Servants developed by the Ministry of Justice has been posted on the SOVAZ portal for public discussion.

The code consists of 6 chapters and 53 articles, should serve as a basis for the development of the relevant state bodies and local authorities of codes of ethics and official conduct of civil servants.

According to the project, the civil service is divided into three types:

- political service - the type of paid public service of deputies and senators, positions in the nomenclature of the Presidential Administration and the Cabinet of Ministers;

- civil service - a type of civil service aimed at fulfilling the tasks and functions assigned to public civil positions of citizens of Uzbekistan and providing paid professional activities;

- special service - in the Armed Forces of Uzbekistan, performing tasks and functions assigned to the military, law enforcement and judicial authorities.

The key principles of official conduct have been established:

- legitimacy;

- justice;

- priority of the rights, freedoms and legitimate interests of citizens;

- patriotism and loyalty to duty; 

- commitment to the interests of the state and society;

- honesty and impartiality;

- openness and intolerance to corruption;

- professionalism and competence;

- efficiency and economy.

The procedure for receiving and considering complaints and messages from citizens about non-compliance with the requirements of the Code by civil servants, as well as about corrupt practices, has also been determined.

Among the main restrictions in the activities of a civil servant will be:

- engaging in entrepreneurial and other paid activities;

- obtaining personal gain by harming the legitimate interests of citizens, society and the state through abuse of office;

- receiving material values from individuals or legal entities in connection with the performance of their official duties.

The Code is scheduled to enter into force on 1 January 2022.