LTO Officials' Code of Conduct 2005

Officials must not use position for unwarranted benefits for self/others.
Officials and families shall live modestly appropriate to position and income.
Prohibition of discrimination, nepotism or favoritism on any ground.
Acceptance of remuneration only as entitled officially.
No pecuniary interest in insurance companies, private emission testing centers, drug testing centers, and similar providers.
Transactions must have complete and sufficient supporting documents.
Use of office properties and funds must be official and judicious.
Prohibits engagement in fixing activities; defines fixer-employee and lists prohibited transactions.
No unauthorized fundraising, solicitation, nor use of front organizations for personal gain.
No solicitation of gifts/benefits influencing official functions.

Procurement must follow ISO 9001:2000 standards and Government Procurement Reform Act.
Offices must post required procedures, documents, fees, and charges publicly.
Information systems must disseminate policies, rules, programs, and projects widely.

Officials/employees must avoid conflicts of interest.
Conflict of interest defined as impairment of judgment due to substantial business interest or financial gain from official acts.
No conflict if benefit is same as to general group without agency position.
When conflict arises, obligates resignation from business and/or divestment of shares within 30-60 days.
Applies also to partners in partnerships or sole proprietors.

Regular skills training and value development programs to enhance skills, commitment, and public service efficiency.
Programs include ethics, rights/duties, service excellence, anti-graft, and other seminars.
Continuing study and analysis of systems to reduce bureaucracy and improve client satisfaction and productivity.
Responsibility on sectoral heads and directors to enforce attendance and participation.

Award system based on exemplary service and conduct.
Uses Civil Service Commission approved Program on Awards and Incentives (PRAISE).

Incorporates Republic Act No. 6713 (Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees) and other relevant laws and administrative issuances.

Complaints must follow procedural requirements under Uniform Rules of Administrative Cases in Civil Service.
Investigated by Regional Administrative Action Board (RAAB) or Central Office Internal Affairs Unit for administrative aspect.
Criminal aspects referred to the Office of the Ombudsman.
Grounds for disciplinary action include unconstitutional acts, prohibited acts under RA 6713, and other civil service laws.

Code takes effect 15 days after publication in a newspaper of general circulation.
Approved copies to be filed at UP Law Center.