Taipei City Government

To put its core philosophy of "clean and transparent" governance into practice, the Taipei City Government holds an annual selection for "Integrity Role Models." This initiative recognizes outstanding public servants who firmly refuse improper gifts, prevent corruption, or save public funds. On April 14, 2026, Mayor Chiang Wan-an personally presented awards to these 20 Integrity Role Models at the municipal administrative meeting.

During the ceremony, Mayor Chiang stated, "'Clean governance' has always been a core value for 'Team Taipei' and a vital cornerstone for earning the trust of our citizens." He praised these colleagues from various departments for safeguarding citizens' rights through their dedication to professional service, while continuously improving systems and implementing anti-corruption measures to boost public confidence in the city's impartial execution of duties. Mayor Chiang also expressed his deep gratitude for their long-standing hard work and commitment.

The Taipei City Department of Government Ethics noted that this year's Integrity Role Models were selected for a wide range of commendable actions. These include demonstrating personal integrity by "refusing improper gifts and returning lost money," as well as promoting public welfare through "preventing fraud and saving public funds." Notable examples include:

1. Wu Shih-chi (Director, Engineering Division, Taipei Water Department): Breaking down bureaucratic silos during a water project in the city's remote highlands, Director Wu proactively coordinated the merging of user pipeline and main pipeline construction. This innovative approach saved over 480 households a staggering NT$21.6 million in connection fees, perfectly balancing public convenience with the greater good.
2. Hsu Po-chun (Specialist, Zhongshan Land Office): While processing an inheritance registration, Specialist Hsu actively intervened to prevent fraud. He successfully spotted and stopped a real estate scam involving a forged will, directly protecting the citizen's property.
3. Lin Hsiang-ching (Engineer, Construction Management Office): Engineer Lin firmly refused a gift from a citizen on the spot and immediately reported it according to protocol, demonstrating an uncompromising stance on integrity.
4. Chang Feng-miao & Chen Shih-yu (Staff, Mortuary Services Office): While handling remains, these two staff members discovered cash left behind by the deceased. They immediately logged the finding and returned the full amount to the family, showing both deep compassion and honest character.

These 20 award-winning colleagues represent a microcosm of the "Clean Team Taipei." Moving forward, the city government will continue to use institutionalized reward mechanisms to inspire a positive cycle across all agencies, working together to build a transparent, highly efficient, and trustworthy public service environment.