New Discipline Laws For Spain’s Civil Servants

Press, Volume CIX, Issue 32119, 15 October 1969, Page 21

New Discipline Laws For Spain’s Civil Servants

; (N.Z.P.A.-Reuter— Copi/riflhtJ MADRID. Spain's 500,000 civil servants now have to watch their behaviour very closely : or risk disciplinary tnea- ! sures under a new set of regulations published by the Spanish Government. The regulations include a flong list of ways in which an erring civil servant can sin, ■ classified as “very serious,” ; “serious.” or “minor.” i Among the very serious •failings are lack of moral or material probity, publication of classified and secret material, the adoption of I manifestly illegal agree- - meats, and conduct contrary I- to the principles of General Franco’s National Party, the only political party permitted in Spain. Serious faults include lack iof respect and obedience to superiors, disagreement with : measures adopted by ■ superiors or the Government, I repeated absence from work.

and any conduct detrimental to the status and dignity of a civil servant. Minor sins are lack of punctuality, slightly incorrect behaviour in dealings with the public, and failure to complete a full working day. Punishment ranges from dismissal or suspension for up to thfee years for very serious faults, to a warning or from one to four days suspension in minor cases.