Hopefully he won't be dismissed as a public official who says in public only what his political masters are comfortable hearing. (canadianbusiness.com)
And it means government officers meeting their statutory obligations, meeting their duty of care and taking moral responsibility in the performance of their duties as public officials. (humanrights.gov.au)
It was one of the highest honors I have received during my tenure as a public official, and it has been a privilege to serve in the capacity. (www2.erie.gov)