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Written by: Kong Fanxu
2021-07-09 15:52
The last update date: 2021-07-09 15:53
The Deputy Secretary of the Security Bureau, Ou Zhiguang, the Director of Immigration, Ou Jiahong, and the Commissioner of Customs, Deng Yihai, were recently reported by the media that they attended a dinner at a private club in March this year and were charged for violating the gathering restriction order.
In response to the incident today (9th), the Security Bureau stated that three people were invited to attend the "Side Stove" dinner that day. They mistakenly believed that the venue was a private place under the regulation of the unrestricted gathering order. They apologized for their negligence and lack of sensitivity.
There are still many doubts about this "fan gathering" incident. In particular, who "pays the bill" for the dinner, whether it is related to public office, whether it involves receiving benefits or hospitality, etc. has attracted public attention. However, the relevant departments have not yet resolved it. Have a clear response.
Earlier, the media quoted news that Deng Yihai had a great opportunity to take over as Commissioner of the Independent Commission Against Corruption after he retired in October this year.
Some senior staff members who have served in the ICAC are concerned that if civil servants accept luxurious hospitality, they may violate relevant civil service codes and be subject to disciplinary actions, which may affect their credibility and cause their official career to fall on the rocks.
"Sing Tao Daily" earlier quoted news that the Commissioner of Customs, Deng Yihai, retired in October this year. He was appreciated by the central government and has a great opportunity to succeed the ICAC Commissioner Bai Yunliu in the future and take charge of the Independent Commission Against Corruption.
It should be clarified whether it is involved in a banquet or has a "cash in"
The former chief investigator and barrister of the ICAC pointed out that the Commissioner of the Independent Commission Against Corruption is nominated by the Chief Executive and submitted to the Central People’s Government for appointment. Once the successor is investigated by the Civil Service Bureau, his credibility may even be affected. If you are expected to take over, you must explain clearly to the public whether the banquet involves entertainment, banquets, or "money".
Chaxi, I said that according to the "Prevention of Bribery Ordinance", acceptance of hospitality is not regarded as receiving benefits and does not involve corruption. However, according to the "Civil Service Code", civil servants must avoid accepting any excessively luxurious, generous or frequent hospitality, otherwise they may violate relevant The code will be subject to disciplinary action. Although the deputy director is an accountable official and is not regulated by the code, he still needs to be accountable.
Liang Chuoting: Unclear and unclear, there is a chance to influence official career
The Director-General of the Federation of Civil Service Unions, Leung Choi-ting, pointed out that the directorate personnel of the disciplined services are also regulated by the "Civil Service Code". This incident has attracted public attention. If the explanation is not clear, it may affect the official career.
However, since this incident involves disciplined forces, it will generally be reviewed by the Security Bureau and then followed up by the Civil Service Bureau. Therefore, it depends on how the new Secretary for Security Tang Ping-keung handles it.
Accountable officials are not forbidden to receive hospitality but pay attention to reputation
According to Article 3 of the Prevention of Bribery Ordinance, it is illegal for a civil servant to solicit or accept any benefits without the general or special permission of the Chief Executive, regardless of whether bribery is involved.
As defined in Article 2 of the Prevention of Bribery Ordinance, "entertainment" refers to the provision of food or drinks to be enjoyed on the spot.
According to government regulations, civil servants should not accept excessively generous, generous, or frequent hospitality, nor should they accept any conflict of interest that may cause the public to consider possible or actual; make themselves to repay favors when performing their duties; make people believe that they are performing their duties. There may be partiality in official business; or hospitality that damages the reputation of oneself or the government.
As for politically appointed officials, they are regulated by the "Code for Officials of the Political Appointment System." According to general regulations, accepting certain gifts or hospitality may cause them to compromise in their judgments, or make others reasonably believe that they have made them in their judgments. If they compromise or assume improper obligations, they must avoid accepting gifts or entertainment.
Although politically appointed officials are not prohibited from receiving hospitality or free services, they should pay attention to the relevant legal provisions and whether they will owe favors, embarrassment, and damage their reputation before accepting any gifts or entertainment.
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