Public Service in Lithuania

Task 1. Read the statements and decide if they are true or false. 1. Only a person who has been awarded a university degree can occupy the position of a public servant. 2. The publicity principle means that a public servant cannot hide his decisions and actions from the public. 3. According to impartiality principle a public servant cannot be partial when taking decisions. 4. The principle of disinterestedness means that a public servant observes the personal interests instead of the public interests. 5. Grade 1 shows the highest position of public servants. 6. One cannot become a public servant if one has committed a crime against the public service. 7. Public servants holding senior positions do not have the right to go on strike. 8. Public servants have the right to become members of trade unions during office time. 9. Public servants have no right to receive remuneration. 10. Public servants must be proficient in Lithuanian if they want to be admitted to the public service of Lithuania. Task 2. Match synonyms: 1. to refrain from action 2. to be in line with something 3. to adhere to something 4. to account for something 5. to restrain something 6. to prohibit something 7. transparency 8. judgment 9. regulations 10. irrespective of something a) to follow, to comply with something b) to be responsible for something c) to ban something d) openness, clearness e) to abstain from doing something f) to limit something g) to conform to something h) rules i) not depending on something j) decision

Task 3. Match the words with their definitions. 1. proficiency a) a position in which people have the same rights, advantages 2. remuneration b) a situation in which you do not give special favour or support to any person, group 3. loyalty c) a quality in someones character that makes them honest, polite and respectful 4. equality d) a high standard of ability and skill 5. resident e) a decision in a court of law that someone is guilty of a crime 6. benefit f) a person who lives in a particular place 7. concession g) the quality of remaining faithful to your friends, principles, country 8. decency h) payment to someone for something they have done for you 9. impartiality 10. conviction i) something you allow somebody to have in order to end arguments or disagreement j) something that gives you advantages or improves your life in some way

Task 4. Complete the sentences using the words from the list. There are three extra words. Impartial, proficiency, benefits, eligible, decent, concessions, citizen, resident, loyalty, remuneration, conviction 1. He demonstrates a high level of in Lithuanian, English and French. 2. A public servant must respect man and feel . to the State. 3. To become a public servant, you have to be the of the Republic of Lithuania. 4. Our company offers a competitive .. package, including a company car. 5. A public servant must be . and avoid personalities in taking decisions. 6. This aid program has brought lasting to the region. 7. A public servant must be decent and not expect any gifts and .. from persons and organizations. 8. You are the right age and have the right qualifications, which means you are for the office of a public servant.

Task 5. Write the opposite meaning of these adjectives. PartialSubjectiveDecentInterestedTask 6. Form adjectives from the following nouns. RespectJusticeDisinterestednessDecencyImpartiality-

ResponsibleCorruptibleCapableLoyalResponsibilityPublicityExemplarinessLoyaltyProficiency-

Task 7. Fill in the correct preposition. 1. One of the general duties of a public servant is to comply . the Constitution and laws of the Republic of Lithuania. 2. The public service in Lithuania is based . the principles such as the rule of law, equality, loyalty and others. 3. If you are a public servant, you must adhere . the principles and rules of ethics. 4. Refraining . using work related information otherwise than set forth by laws is one of your duties in your office. 5. The Minister of the Interior submits .... the Government draft legal acts related ... the public service. 6. A public servant must account his decisions to the public. 7. He is not eligible . the office of a public servant as he was found guilty .. some major crime against the public service. Glossary to the text Public service To carry out The Minister of the Interior To implement the policy To perform functions To submit to The rule of law Equality Loyalty Transparency Career development Human rights Court judgments Justice Irrespective of Origin Race Social status Disinterestedness Observe the public interests Benefit Duties Decency Impeccable Concession Impartiality Avoid personalities To account for Publicity To ensure Orderly A person of integrity Grade Exemplariness Citizenship Proficiency Eligible for Guilty of Conviction To expire To expunge To restrain Subordination Municipal institution Prohibited Legally incapable Stipulated by laws To comply with To adhere to Internal regulations To refrain from Municipal property Draft Legal acts Remuneration Social insurance pension Guarantees Trade union Membership