What is an improper act or omission?
Whether someone’s action (or failure to do something) is improper will depend on the nature, scope and expectations of their official role and the general standards of conduct expected of public officials.
For example, an act (or failure to act) by a public official could be improper because it:
- involves an undeclared or unmanaged conflict of interest
- involves a misuse of information gained in their capacity as a public official
- breaches an applicable policy in their agency, the APS Code of Conduct, or another applicable rule.
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