The principles of conduct that are to be observed by all public sector bodies and employees are that they ¾

(a) are to comply with the provisions of ¾

(i) this Act and any other Act governing their conduct;

(ii) public sector standards and codes of ethics; and

(iii) any code of conduct applicable to the public sector body or employee concerned;

(b) are to act with integrity in the performance of official duties and are to be scrupulous in the use of official information, equipment and facilities; and

(c) are to exercise proper courtesy, consideration and sensitivity in their dealings with members of the public and employees.