Read the statement: 'A public officer must avoid not only actual conflicts of interest but also the appearance of impropriety in official dealings.'\nWhat does 'appearance of impropriety' mean in this context?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. circumstances that would lead a reasonable citizen to suspect that official integrity is compromised
- Step 1: In administrative and judicial ethics, the appearance of impropriety refers to situations where an objective observer would reasonably question an official's impartiality. Answer: circumstances that would lead a reasonable citizen to suspect that official integrity is compromised. Why not the others: It does not refer to dress, grammar, or accounting errors.
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