Question 78 · Ethics

Ms. X is a mid-level civil service official working in the urban development department of a major city. Recently, she was involved in approving a contract for a public infrastructure project - a new community park. What amongst the following should Ms. X do now?

1. 1.Immediately disclose the information to the project committee and the public
2. 2.Recommend removing the contractor from the shortlist to protect the project's integrity
3. 3.Propose a 'limited disclosure' to an oversight committee, while keeping the information confidential from the public for the time being

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