This process could be made into a presentation and be illustrated with an example.
Step 1: Identify and assess the situation
 What do I want to do?
 What are the facts and circumstances of the situation?
 Does it break the rules, the law, or is it inconsistent with government policy?
 Is it consistent with my obligations under the code of conduct?
 Is it consistent with my obligations under my professional code of ethics?
 What ethical principle or principles does it relate to and why? See
Personal values, principles and beliefs and Public Sector Ethics
Act 1994
 Who is affected? Are other people involved?
Step 2: Look at the situation from a public sector standpoint
 What is my duty as a public official?
 What legislation, policies, procedures or guidelines are relevant?
 Who should I consult?
Step 3: Would my actions or decisions withstand public scrutiny?
 Would a reasonable person consider that I was in a position to improperly use my powers or position?
 Would the public perceive my action or decision as honest or impartial?
 Is there a conflict of interest?
Step 4: Identify and consider the options
 Who is the best person in the department to provide me with authoritative advice?
 What are my options and the likely consequences?
 Are these options consistent with the five ethics principles in the Act?
 How would the public view these options?
Step 5: Choose your course of action
 Is my preferred action within my authority?
 Is it fair and can I justify it?
 How will I document my action?
 Who will I involve to check that this is the correct action to take?