Basic values of central government authorities – common principles for a good administrative culture

This publication gives you knowledge, as a central government employee, about the basic values of central government. The publication can be used for discussions and exercises on the fundamentals of what constitutes good administrative practice. It is aimed at all central government employees, but the text can also be relevant to you if you are working in a municipality, a region or for other public authorities.

The publication presents some of the laws and rules you need to follow in your work. We describe the six principles that form the basic values of central government authorities, give examples and discuss behaviour and attitudes. We also show how government agencies can work to create conditions for a good administrative culture.