Acting Chilanga District Commissioner, Maureen Chilende has urged civil servants to maintain professionalism during the ongoing campaign period, warning that breaches may attract consequences under the conditions of service.
Speaking at a meeting of government heads of department held at the district administration, Ms Chilende said it is everyone’s democratic right to belong to the political party of their choice and to vote for leaders of their choice, but that should not interfere with work or lead to active participation in politics in the work space.
Ms Chilende reminded staff that unprofessional conduct during the campaign period can have consequences as set out in the conditions of service for civil servants.
“As civil servants deal with people from different walks of life it is only right that they maintain professionalism at all times,” she said.
She also encouraged departments to work collaboratively to foster development, saying no department should work in isolation because everyone is working for a common goal, to ensure the country develops through the implementation of the various programmes under the different ministries.
The Acting District Commissioner added that departments with transport should assist those without so that government programmes keep moving.
To ensure continued coordination, Ms Chilende said more meetings will be held to update one another on achievements and challenges and to identify the best ways to address them so there is no breakdown in implementing government programmes.
