General News of Monday, 15 September 2008

Source: GNA

CSA urges members to conduct themselves professionally

Accra, Sept.15, GNA - The Civil Servants Association has called on its members, especially those in conflict areas to conduct themselves professionally in the performance of their work, particularly before and after the December elections.

The Association said in the wake of intolerance among political parties, resulting in clashes, there was the need for all civil servants to be mindful of the policy of neutrality, when executing their duties.

Mr James Amissah, Acting General Secretary of the Association, told the Ghana News Agency on Friday. He said since the government machinery solely depended on civil servants to operate, care should be taken that their work is not disrupted as a result unprofessional conduct.

Mr Amissah said, while exercising their democratic rights to vote, civil servants must do so in a matured manner to ensure peaceful and smooth elections., He said though they may have their political affiliations, they have the duty to ensure that peace and tranquillity prevails in the country to promote economic growth. 15 Sept. 08