CHAPTER XIII. MORALITY OF PERSONS HOLDING POLITICAL POSITIONS, GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS
Section 279
The ethical standard for persons holding political positions, government officials, and State officials of all categories shall be in conformity with the established Code of Ethics.
There shall be mechanisms and working systems to ensure the effective enforcement of the ethical standard under paragraph one, including penalties based on the severity of the case.
Violation of or failure to observe the ethical standard in paragraph one shall be regarded as a disciplinary infringement. In the case where persons holding political positions violate or fail to observe the Code of Ethics, the ombudsmen shall report to the National Assembly, the Council of Ministers, or the local assembly concerned as the case may be. Serious offenses shall be referred to the National Counter Corruption Commission for proceedings, which can be used as grounds for removal from office under Section 270.
The consideration, recruitment, selection, and appointment of a person to a position connected with the exercise of State powers, including transfers, promotions, salary increase, and punishment, shall be in accordance with the morality system and with due consideration to the ethical conduct of the said person.
Section 280
For the benefits of proceedings under this chapter, the ombudsmen shall have the powers and duties to advise or make recommendations on the preparation or improvement of the Code of Ethics under Section 279, paragraph one; to promote the awareness of ethics among persons holding political positions, government officials, and State officials; and to report any acts of violations of the Code of Ethics to those responsible for the enforcement of the Code of Ethics may proceed to ensure compliance under Section 279, paragraph three.
In the case of serious violation or failure to observe the ethical standard, or if there is a reasonable ground to believe that the actions taken by responsible authorities prove unjust, the ombudsmen may conduct an investigation and disclose the results of the finding to the public.
