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Governing legislation
Public sector management
The Public Sector Management Act 1994 (PSM Act) sets out principles of integrity in official conduct, as well as merit and equity in human resource management.
Under the PSM Act the Commissioner has a role to establish human resource management standards and codes of ethics for public bodies. The Commissioner helps them and their employees comply, and monitors and reports on compliance. In addition the Commissioner recommends under regulatory provisions relief if there has been a breach of a human resource management standard.
The Commissioner also provides independent advice to the Minister for Public Sector Management on people suitable for appointment to chief executive officer positions in the Western Australian public sector.
Public interest disclosures
The Public Interest Disclosure Act 2003 (PID Act) aids the disclosure of public interest information. It provides protection for those who make disclosures and those who are the subject of disclosures.
Under the PID Act, the Commissioner assists authorities and public officers to comply with the PID Act and code of conduct. The Commissioner also helps them monitor and report on the extent of compliance.
Equal opportunity
The Director of Equal Opportunity in Public Employment (DEOPE) is hosted by the Office of the Public Sector Standards Commissioner. The DEOPE is appointed by the Governor and reports directly to the Minister for Public Sector Management.
DEOPE's statutory role is covered by Part IX of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984. Part IX of the Act aims to eliminate and ensure the absence of discrimination in employment in public authorities on all grounds covered by the Equal Opportunity Act. It promotes equal employment opportunity for all people in public authorities.
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Page last updated: July 09 2009