City of Leuven publishes new code of conduct for staff
The city of Leuven has introduced a new code of conduct that its 1,300 employees must follow. The guidelines strictly prohibit staff from posting critical remarks about the city government on social media. Alderman for Personnel Bert Cornillie (Vooruit) has confirmed the new rules.
The code, titled Kompas, is based on existing legislation, including anti-discrimination and labour laws, and translates these into practical principles. It outlines that city employees must avoid conflicts of interest and cannot accept gifts from external parties.
One of the more notable rules explicitly bans sharing or liking social media posts that oppose city policies, even from personal accounts. Additionally, greeting colleagues with a kiss at the start of the workday is discouraged. Compliance with these principles is mandatory for all staff members.
"We have no reason to think that the city's employees would not act according to this code of ethics"
"The Compass is a concrete translation of the articles on deontology and incompatibilities from the decree on local government into a code of ethics for our organisation," Cornillie explained. "This is mandatory, just like the legal position regulation and the employment regulations."
He added that the brochure aims to clarify the rules with practical examples, ensuring all employees understand what is expected of them.
"We have no reason to think that the city's employees would not act according to this code of ethics, but everyone must be aware that it exists and what it means in practice," Cornillie concluded.
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