(12) A public officer shall only accept gifts or benefits from relatives and friends to such extent and on such occasions as are customary. However, the receipt of any gift or donation by a public officer on any public or official occasions shall, if surrendered to the office, department or agency represented by the public officer, not be treated as a contravention of this Code. (13) A person holding an office in a public service or any disciplined force shall not(a) (b) (c) allow his or her political inclinations to interfere with the discharge of his or her official duties; be a member of, or take part in any association of persons which might prevent him or her from impartially discharging his or her duties; or take part in any activities which cast doubt on his or her capacity to deal impartially with matters or issues which are the concern of his or her public office or which interfere with the performance of his or her public duties. Additional provisions relating to The President (14) (15) Declaration 223. Of assets (1) The President shall in person address the nation as and when necessary. The President shall undertake a nation-wide tour at least twice a year in order to familiarise himself or herself with current conditions and the effect of government policies. A public officer to whom this section applies shall submit to the Ombudsman a written declaration of all property and assets owned by him or her, and of liabilities owed by him or her, whether directly or indirectly(a) (b) (c) within six months of the coming into force of this Constitution; at the end of every two years; on ceasing to hold public office. (2) A false statement in any such declaration shall be deemed to be a contravention of the Code of Conduct set out in this Chapter. (3) A declaration made under sub-section (1) shall be produced if required(a) in proceedings before a court of competent jurisdiction, other than a district tribunal;