Section 26: Misconduct

(1) An act done without reasonable excuse by an officer, which amounts to failure to perform a duty assigned to him or her, or which contravenes any conduct of the Education Service or brings the Education Service into disrepute shall constitute misconduct. (2) A person commits an act constituting misconduct where he or she- (a) conducts himself or herself in any manner prejudicial to the good image and reputation of the Government or the Education Service; (b) practices favouritism, nepotism or any other form of corruption whether for personal advantage or gain or that of his or her relatives or friends; (c) does not observe punctuality or is absent from duty without permission; (d) is insubordinate, rude or uncooperative; (e) is lazy or produces work of a poor standard or fails to meet set time lines; (f) is untrustworthy or lacks integrity in public transactions; (g) seeks political favour or lobbies in any way; (h) practices political and or religious partiality; (i) engages in private interests at the expense of his or her official duties; (j) divulges official information to an unauthorized person; (k) is convicted of a criminal offence by a court of law; (l) refuses to comply with a posting instruction or order; (m) allows, abets, or procures malpractices in institutional or public examinations; (n) vandalises school or other public property; (o) discriminates learners with special learning needs and physical disabilities; (p) falsifies records and documents; (q) encourages homosexuality and lesbianism and any other immoral act or practice or behaviour; (r) incites with intent to cause disobedience or strike undermining administration; (s) administers corporal punishment; or (t) in any way contravenes provisions of these Regulations, Uganda Public Service Standing Orders, the Teachers' Professional Code of Conduct, or any other instrument relating to the discipline and conduct of officers.