In Kazakhstan, there are proposals to legislate the institution of impeccable reputation, which would become one of the key criteria for appointment to public office and promotion. This was reported by the Agency for Civil Service Affairs.
According to the agency's press service, the relevant provisions are included in the new draft law on civil service. The initiative aims to ensure a high level of professionalism, ethics and morality among civil servants.
According to the document, having an impeccable reputation will be a mandatory condition for appointment to public office and subsequent career advancement. Additional restrictions are also proposed for recruitment into the civil service.
To attract young and talented personnel, the draft law proposes introducing an institution of preparation for civil service, starting from school age. According to the developers, this will help address the shortage of qualified specialists, develop the necessary competencies, and create sustainable conditions for professional and career development within the public administration system.
To boost motivation and retain staff, the introduction of a horizontal promotion mechanism within the same position is envisaged — based on the results of performance evaluation, training and internships.
The draft law also proposes strengthening the institution of mentoring, which involves the transfer of professional knowledge and management experience by civil servants with long service records.
A separate section establishes the legal status of individuals assisting in the implementation of state functions and tasks, and introduces restrictions related to joint service of close relatives. These measures are aimed at preventing conflicts of interest and abuse of official powers.
In addition, the document provides for guarantees and compensation for civil servants in the event of relocation of state bodies outside a populated area.
At the same time, the introduction of flexible approaches to disciplinary liability is proposed, allowing for both mitigating and aggravating circumstances to be taken into account. According to the developers, this will protect civil servants from unjust penalties and foster initiative.