❓ A WA parliamentary question probes the Environment Minister on transparency and documentation of departmental decisions, with the Minister affirming the importance of transparency and proper record-keeping while cautioning against excessive independent reviews.
AnsweredQoN 783Legislative Council
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(1) Does the Minister and Chief Executive Officer of the Department of Environmental Protection, Waters and Rivers Commission support the principle that if the reasoning behind a decision taken by the Department as part of the obligations and responsibilities of the department cannot be demonstrated, then its integrity cannot be demonstrated?
(2) If yes to (1), can the Minister explain the reasons why?
(3) If no to (1), why not?
(4) Does the Minister and the Chief Executive Officer of the Department of Environmental Protection, Waters and Rivers Commission support the principle that transparency of decision making demands that the public must be able to obtain independent review of Government decisions and that this cannot take place without sufficient good records of decisions, the actions taken and the reasons for them?
(5) If no to (4), why not?
(6) If yes to (4), can the Minister explain the reasons why?
(7) Can the Minister clearly explain what procedures and practices has the Chief Executive Officer implemented throughout the Department specifically including all regional offices to most thoroughly ensure that all employees/staff including staff within the Minister’s office comply with the principle that all decisions/actions taken are carefully documented with the actions taken and the reasons for them?
(8) If no to (7), why not?
(9) If yes to (7), can the Minister state on what specific date these procedures and practices were implemented for all employees/staff within the department and within the Ministers office?
(2) If yes to (1), can the Minister explain the reasons why?
(3) If no to (1), why not?
(4) Does the Minister and the Chief Executive Officer of the Department of Environmental Protection, Waters and Rivers Commission support the principle that transparency of decision making demands that the public must be able to obtain independent review of Government decisions and that this cannot take place without sufficient good records of decisions, the actions taken and the reasons for them?
(5) If no to (4), why not?
(6) If yes to (4), can the Minister explain the reasons why?
(7) Can the Minister clearly explain what procedures and practices has the Chief Executive Officer implemented throughout the Department specifically including all regional offices to most thoroughly ensure that all employees/staff including staff within the Minister’s office comply with the principle that all decisions/actions taken are carefully documented with the actions taken and the reasons for them?
(8) If no to (7), why not?
(9) If yes to (7), can the Minister state on what specific date these procedures and practices were implemented for all employees/staff within the department and within the Ministers office?
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Answered
24 June 2003
Responded by
Minister for Housing and Works representing the Minister for the Environment and Heritage
Response time
40 days
(1) Yes. (2) All decisions should be based on good reason and supported by reliable information. (3) Answered by (2). (4) There are two questions presented. The following answer is provided to questions 4, 5 and 6. · Transparency in decision making for significant decisions is important. Good corporate governance requires maintaining appropriate records and information that underpin those decisions. · Independent reviews need access to good records. However, transparency in decision making does not mean that independent review of the Government’s decisions is always necessary. The Government must be able to justify its decisions, but having communities or stakeholders continuously seek to verify or challenge the Government decisions through the use of independent reviews is both costly and time consuming to the Government and ultimately would result in the break down of governance. (5) Answered by (4). (6) Answered by (4). (7) Normal public service operating processes and systems underpin the need to keep appropriate documentation in accordance with the following documents: · Public Sector Management Act; · Freedom of Information Act; · Financial Administration and Audit Act; and · other relevant requirements. All staff in the public service (including regional and ministerial staff) are obliged meet the requirements in these statutes. Furthermore, various training programs are delivered to all staff (including regional and ministerial staff) to ensure that they are thoroughly informed with the principle that all decisions/actions taken are carefully documented with the actions taken, and the reasons for the chosen course of action. An example of this is the recognised inspector-training program which is run periodically generally capturing all staff (including regional and some ministerial staff). Employees are also encouraged to attend external courses in such subjects as report writing and auditing to enhance their skills. In addition, on a day-to-day basis, junior officers are mentored by senior officers which enables them to refine their skills in documenting decisions/actions carefully with the actions taken, and the reasons for the chosen course of action. (8) Answered by (7). (9) As the Hon Member may appreciate from the response to question (7), the opportunities for employees to enhance and implement the principles of documenting decisions/actions are many. Therefore, training and implementation is carried out on an ongoing and regular basis.
(2) All decisions should be based on good reason and supported by reliable information. (3) Answered by (2). (4) There are two questions presented. The following answer is provided to questions 4, 5 and 6. · Transparency in decision making for significant decisions is important. Good corporate governance requires maintaining appropriate records and information that underpin those decisions. · Independent reviews need access to good records. However, transparency in decision making does not mean that independent review of the Government’s decisions is always necessary. The Government must be able to justify its decisions, but having communities or stakeholders continuously seek to verify or challenge the Government decisions through the use of independent reviews is both costly and time consuming to the Government and ultimately would result in the break down of governance. (5) Answered by (4). (6) Answered by (4). (7) Normal public service operating processes and systems underpin the need to keep appropriate documentation in accordance with the following documents: · Public Sector Management Act; · Freedom of Information Act; · Financial Administration and Audit Act; and · other relevant requirements. All staff in the public service (including regional and ministerial staff) are obliged meet the requirements in these statutes. Furthermore, various training programs are delivered to all staff (including regional and ministerial staff) to ensure that they are thoroughly informed with the principle that all decisions/actions taken are carefully documented with the actions taken, and the reasons for the chosen course of action. An example of this is the recognised inspector-training program which is run periodically generally capturing all staff (including regional and some ministerial staff). Employees are also encouraged to attend external courses in such subjects as report writing and auditing to enhance their skills. In addition, on a day-to-day basis, junior officers are mentored by senior officers which enables them to refine their skills in documenting decisions/actions carefully with the actions taken, and the reasons for the chosen course of action. (8) Answered by (7). (9) As the Hon Member may appreciate from the response to question (7), the opportunities for employees to enhance and implement the principles of documenting decisions/actions are many. Therefore, training and implementation is carried out on an ongoing and regular basis.
(3) Answered by (2). (4) There are two questions presented. The following answer is provided to questions 4, 5 and 6. · Transparency in decision making for significant decisions is important. Good corporate governance requires maintaining appropriate records and information that underpin those decisions. · Independent reviews need access to good records. However, transparency in decision making does not mean that independent review of the Government’s decisions is always necessary. The Government must be able to justify its decisions, but having communities or stakeholders continuously seek to verify or challenge the Government decisions through the use of independent reviews is both costly and time consuming to the Government and ultimately would result in the break down of governance. (5) Answered by (4). (6) Answered by (4). (7) Normal public service operating processes and systems underpin the need to keep appropriate documentation in accordance with the following documents: · Public Sector Management Act; · Freedom of Information Act; · Financial Administration and Audit Act; and · other relevant requirements. All staff in the public service (including regional and ministerial staff) are obliged meet the requirements in these statutes. Furthermore, various training programs are delivered to all staff (including regional and ministerial staff) to ensure that they are thoroughly informed with the principle that all decisions/actions taken are carefully documented with the actions taken, and the reasons for the chosen course of action. An example of this is the recognised inspector-training program which is run periodically generally capturing all staff (including regional and some ministerial staff). Employees are also encouraged to attend external courses in such subjects as report writing and auditing to enhance their skills. In addition, on a day-to-day basis, junior officers are mentored by senior officers which enables them to refine their skills in documenting decisions/actions carefully with the actions taken, and the reasons for the chosen course of action. (8) Answered by (7). (9) As the Hon Member may appreciate from the response to question (7), the opportunities for employees to enhance and implement the principles of documenting decisions/actions are many. Therefore, training and implementation is carried out on an ongoing and regular basis.
(4) There are two questions presented. The following answer is provided to questions 4, 5 and 6. · Transparency in decision making for significant decisions is important. Good corporate governance requires maintaining appropriate records and information that underpin those decisions. · Independent reviews need access to good records. However, transparency in decision making does not mean that independent review of the Government’s decisions is always necessary. The Government must be able to justify its decisions, but having communities or stakeholders continuously seek to verify or challenge the Government decisions through the use of independent reviews is both costly and time consuming to the Government and ultimately would result in the break down of governance. (5) Answered by (4). (6) Answered by (4). (7) Normal public service operating processes and systems underpin the need to keep appropriate documentation in accordance with the following documents: · Public Sector Management Act; · Freedom of Information Act; · Financial Administration and Audit Act; and · other relevant requirements. All staff in the public service (including regional and ministerial staff) are obliged meet the requirements in these statutes. Furthermore, various training programs are delivered to all staff (including regional and ministerial staff) to ensure that they are thoroughly informed with the principle that all decisions/actions taken are carefully documented with the actions taken, and the reasons for the chosen course of action. An example of this is the recognised inspector-training program which is run periodically generally capturing all staff (including regional and some ministerial staff). Employees are also encouraged to attend external courses in such subjects as report writing and auditing to enhance their skills. In addition, on a day-to-day basis, junior officers are mentored by senior officers which enables them to refine their skills in documenting decisions/actions carefully with the actions taken, and the reasons for the chosen course of action. (8) Answered by (7). (9) As the Hon Member may appreciate from the response to question (7), the opportunities for employees to enhance and implement the principles of documenting decisions/actions are many. Therefore, training and implementation is carried out on an ongoing and regular basis.
· Transparency in decision making for significant decisions is important. Good corporate governance requires maintaining appropriate records and information that underpin those decisions. · Independent reviews need access to good records. However, transparency in decision making does not mean that independent review of the Government’s decisions is always necessary. The Government must be able to justify its decisions, but having communities or stakeholders continuously seek to verify or challenge the Government decisions through the use of independent reviews is both costly and time consuming to the Government and ultimately would result in the break down of governance. (5) Answered by (4). (6) Answered by (4). (7) Normal public service operating processes and systems underpin the need to keep appropriate documentation in accordance with the following documents: · Public Sector Management Act; · Freedom of Information Act; · Financial Administration and Audit Act; and · other relevant requirements. All staff in the public service (including regional and ministerial staff) are obliged meet the requirements in these statutes. Furthermore, various training programs are delivered to all staff (including regional and ministerial staff) to ensure that they are thoroughly informed with the principle that all decisions/actions taken are carefully documented with the actions taken, and the reasons for the chosen course of action. An example of this is the recognised inspector-training program which is run periodically generally capturing all staff (including regional and some ministerial staff). Employees are also encouraged to attend external courses in such subjects as report writing and auditing to enhance their skills. In addition, on a day-to-day basis, junior officers are mentored by senior officers which enables them to refine their skills in documenting decisions/actions carefully with the actions taken, and the reasons for the chosen course of action. (8) Answered by (7). (9) As the Hon Member may appreciate from the response to question (7), the opportunities for employees to enhance and implement the principles of documenting decisions/actions are many. Therefore, training and implementation is carried out on an ongoing and regular basis.
· Independent reviews need access to good records. However, transparency in decision making does not mean that independent review of the Government’s decisions is always necessary. The Government must be able to justify its decisions, but having communities or stakeholders continuously seek to verify or challenge the Government decisions through the use of independent reviews is both costly and time consuming to the Government and ultimately would result in the break down of governance. (5) Answered by (4). (6) Answered by (4). (7) Normal public service operating processes and systems underpin the need to keep appropriate documentation in accordance with the following documents: · Public Sector Management Act; · Freedom of Information Act; · Financial Administration and Audit Act; and · other relevant requirements. All staff in the public service (including regional and ministerial staff) are obliged meet the requirements in these statutes. Furthermore, various training programs are delivered to all staff (including regional and ministerial staff) to ensure that they are thoroughly informed with the principle that all decisions/actions taken are carefully documented with the actions taken, and the reasons for the chosen course of action. An example of this is the recognised inspector-training program which is run periodically generally capturing all staff (including regional and some ministerial staff). Employees are also encouraged to attend external courses in such subjects as report writing and auditing to enhance their skills. In addition, on a day-to-day basis, junior officers are mentored by senior officers which enables them to refine their skills in documenting decisions/actions carefully with the actions taken, and the reasons for the chosen course of action. (8) Answered by (7). (9) As the Hon Member may appreciate from the response to question (7), the opportunities for employees to enhance and implement the principles of documenting decisions/actions are many. Therefore, training and implementation is carried out on an ongoing and regular basis.
(5) Answered by (4). (6) Answered by (4). (7) Normal public service operating processes and systems underpin the need to keep appropriate documentation in accordance with the following documents: · Public Sector Management Act; · Freedom of Information Act; · Financial Administration and Audit Act; and · other relevant requirements. All staff in the public service (including regional and ministerial staff) are obliged meet the requirements in these statutes. Furthermore, various training programs are delivered to all staff (including regional and ministerial staff) to ensure that they are thoroughly informed with the principle that all decisions/actions taken are carefully documented with the actions taken, and the reasons for the chosen course of action. An example of this is the recognised inspector-training program which is run periodically generally capturing all staff (including regional and some ministerial staff). Employees are also encouraged to attend external courses in such subjects as report writing and auditing to enhance their skills. In addition, on a day-to-day basis, junior officers are mentored by senior officers which enables them to refine their skills in documenting decisions/actions carefully with the actions taken, and the reasons for the chosen course of action. (8) Answered by (7). (9) As the Hon Member may appreciate from the response to question (7), the opportunities for employees to enhance and implement the principles of documenting decisions/actions are many. Therefore, training and implementation is carried out on an ongoing and regular basis.
(6) Answered by (4). (7) Normal public service operating processes and systems underpin the need to keep appropriate documentation in accordance with the following documents: · Public Sector Management Act; · Freedom of Information Act; · Financial Administration and Audit Act; and · other relevant requirements. All staff in the public service (including regional and ministerial staff) are obliged meet the requirements in these statutes. Furthermore, various training programs are delivered to all staff (including regional and ministerial staff) to ensure that they are thoroughly informed with the principle that all decisions/actions taken are carefully documented with the actions taken, and the reasons for the chosen course of action. An example of this is the recognised inspector-training program which is run periodically generally capturing all staff (including regional and some ministerial staff). Employees are also encouraged to attend external courses in such subjects as report writing and auditing to enhance their skills. In addition, on a day-to-day basis, junior officers are mentored by senior officers which enables them to refine their skills in documenting decisions/actions carefully with the actions taken, and the reasons for the chosen course of action. (8) Answered by (7). (9) As the Hon Member may appreciate from the response to question (7), the opportunities for employees to enhance and implement the principles of documenting decisions/actions are many. Therefore, training and implementation is carried out on an ongoing and regular basis.
(7) Normal public service operating processes and systems underpin the need to keep appropriate documentation in accordance with the following documents: · Public Sector Management Act; · Freedom of Information Act; · Financial Administration and Audit Act; and · other relevant requirements. All staff in the public service (including regional and ministerial staff) are obliged meet the requirements in these statutes. Furthermore, various training programs are delivered to all staff (including regional and ministerial staff) to ensure that they are thoroughly informed with the principle that all decisions/actions taken are carefully documented with the actions taken, and the reasons for the chosen course of action. An example of this is the recognised inspector-training program which is run periodically generally capturing all staff (including regional and some ministerial staff). Employees are also encouraged to attend external courses in such subjects as report writing and auditing to enhance their skills. In addition, on a day-to-day basis, junior officers are mentored by senior officers which enables them to refine their skills in documenting decisions/actions carefully with the actions taken, and the reasons for the chosen course of action. (8) Answered by (7). (9) As the Hon Member may appreciate from the response to question (7), the opportunities for employees to enhance and implement the principles of documenting decisions/actions are many. Therefore, training and implementation is carried out on an ongoing and regular basis.
· Public Sector Management Act; · Freedom of Information Act; · Financial Administration and Audit Act; and · other relevant requirements. All staff in the public service (including regional and ministerial staff) are obliged meet the requirements in these statutes. Furthermore, various training programs are delivered to all staff (including regional and ministerial staff) to ensure that they are thoroughly informed with the principle that all decisions/actions taken are carefully documented with the actions taken, and the reasons for the chosen course of action. An example of this is the recognised inspector-training program which is run periodically generally capturing all staff (including regional and some ministerial staff). Employees are also encouraged to attend external courses in such subjects as report writing and auditing to enhance their skills. In addition, on a day-to-day basis, junior officers are mentored by senior officers which enables them to refine their skills in documenting decisions/actions carefully with the actions taken, and the reasons for the chosen course of action. (8) Answered by (7). (9) As the Hon Member may appreciate from the response to question (7), the opportunities for employees to enhance and implement the principles of documenting decisions/actions are many. Therefore, training and implementation is carried out on an ongoing and regular basis.
All staff in the public service (including regional and ministerial staff) are obliged meet the requirements in these statutes. Furthermore, various training programs are delivered to all staff (including regional and ministerial staff) to ensure that they are thoroughly informed with the principle that all decisions/actions taken are carefully documented with the actions taken, and the reasons for the chosen course of action. An example of this is the recognised inspector-training program which is run periodically generally capturing all staff (including regional and some ministerial staff). Employees are also encouraged to attend external courses in such subjects as report writing and auditing to enhance their skills. In addition, on a day-to-day basis, junior officers are mentored by senior officers which enables them to refine their skills in documenting decisions/actions carefully with the actions taken, and the reasons for the chosen course of action. (8) Answered by (7). (9) As the Hon Member may appreciate from the response to question (7), the opportunities for employees to enhance and implement the principles of documenting decisions/actions are many. Therefore, training and implementation is carried out on an ongoing and regular basis.
An example of this is the recognised inspector-training program which is run periodically generally capturing all staff (including regional and some ministerial staff). Employees are also encouraged to attend external courses in such subjects as report writing and auditing to enhance their skills. In addition, on a day-to-day basis, junior officers are mentored by senior officers which enables them to refine their skills in documenting decisions/actions carefully with the actions taken, and the reasons for the chosen course of action. (8) Answered by (7). (9) As the Hon Member may appreciate from the response to question (7), the opportunities for employees to enhance and implement the principles of documenting decisions/actions are many. Therefore, training and implementation is carried out on an ongoing and regular basis.
In addition, on a day-to-day basis, junior officers are mentored by senior officers which enables them to refine their skills in documenting decisions/actions carefully with the actions taken, and the reasons for the chosen course of action. (8) Answered by (7). (9) As the Hon Member may appreciate from the response to question (7), the opportunities for employees to enhance and implement the principles of documenting decisions/actions are many. Therefore, training and implementation is carried out on an ongoing and regular basis.
(8) Answered by (7). (9) As the Hon Member may appreciate from the response to question (7), the opportunities for employees to enhance and implement the principles of documenting decisions/actions are many. Therefore, training and implementation is carried out on an ongoing and regular basis.
(9) As the Hon Member may appreciate from the response to question (7), the opportunities for employees to enhance and implement the principles of documenting decisions/actions are many. Therefore, training and implementation is carried out on an ongoing and regular basis.
(2) All decisions should be based on good reason and supported by reliable information. (3) Answered by (2). (4) There are two questions presented. The following answer is provided to questions 4, 5 and 6. · Transparency in decision making for significant decisions is important. Good corporate governance requires maintaining appropriate records and information that underpin those decisions. · Independent reviews need access to good records. However, transparency in decision making does not mean that independent review of the Government’s decisions is always necessary. The Government must be able to justify its decisions, but having communities or stakeholders continuously seek to verify or challenge the Government decisions through the use of independent reviews is both costly and time consuming to the Government and ultimately would result in the break down of governance. (5) Answered by (4). (6) Answered by (4). (7) Normal public service operating processes and systems underpin the need to keep appropriate documentation in accordance with the following documents: · Public Sector Management Act; · Freedom of Information Act; · Financial Administration and Audit Act; and · other relevant requirements. All staff in the public service (including regional and ministerial staff) are obliged meet the requirements in these statutes. Furthermore, various training programs are delivered to all staff (including regional and ministerial staff) to ensure that they are thoroughly informed with the principle that all decisions/actions taken are carefully documented with the actions taken, and the reasons for the chosen course of action. An example of this is the recognised inspector-training program which is run periodically generally capturing all staff (including regional and some ministerial staff). Employees are also encouraged to attend external courses in such subjects as report writing and auditing to enhance their skills. In addition, on a day-to-day basis, junior officers are mentored by senior officers which enables them to refine their skills in documenting decisions/actions carefully with the actions taken, and the reasons for the chosen course of action. (8) Answered by (7). (9) As the Hon Member may appreciate from the response to question (7), the opportunities for employees to enhance and implement the principles of documenting decisions/actions are many. Therefore, training and implementation is carried out on an ongoing and regular basis.
(3) Answered by (2). (4) There are two questions presented. The following answer is provided to questions 4, 5 and 6. · Transparency in decision making for significant decisions is important. Good corporate governance requires maintaining appropriate records and information that underpin those decisions. · Independent reviews need access to good records. However, transparency in decision making does not mean that independent review of the Government’s decisions is always necessary. The Government must be able to justify its decisions, but having communities or stakeholders continuously seek to verify or challenge the Government decisions through the use of independent reviews is both costly and time consuming to the Government and ultimately would result in the break down of governance. (5) Answered by (4). (6) Answered by (4). (7) Normal public service operating processes and systems underpin the need to keep appropriate documentation in accordance with the following documents: · Public Sector Management Act; · Freedom of Information Act; · Financial Administration and Audit Act; and · other relevant requirements. All staff in the public service (including regional and ministerial staff) are obliged meet the requirements in these statutes. Furthermore, various training programs are delivered to all staff (including regional and ministerial staff) to ensure that they are thoroughly informed with the principle that all decisions/actions taken are carefully documented with the actions taken, and the reasons for the chosen course of action. An example of this is the recognised inspector-training program which is run periodically generally capturing all staff (including regional and some ministerial staff). Employees are also encouraged to attend external courses in such subjects as report writing and auditing to enhance their skills. In addition, on a day-to-day basis, junior officers are mentored by senior officers which enables them to refine their skills in documenting decisions/actions carefully with the actions taken, and the reasons for the chosen course of action. (8) Answered by (7). (9) As the Hon Member may appreciate from the response to question (7), the opportunities for employees to enhance and implement the principles of documenting decisions/actions are many. Therefore, training and implementation is carried out on an ongoing and regular basis.
(4) There are two questions presented. The following answer is provided to questions 4, 5 and 6. · Transparency in decision making for significant decisions is important. Good corporate governance requires maintaining appropriate records and information that underpin those decisions. · Independent reviews need access to good records. However, transparency in decision making does not mean that independent review of the Government’s decisions is always necessary. The Government must be able to justify its decisions, but having communities or stakeholders continuously seek to verify or challenge the Government decisions through the use of independent reviews is both costly and time consuming to the Government and ultimately would result in the break down of governance. (5) Answered by (4). (6) Answered by (4). (7) Normal public service operating processes and systems underpin the need to keep appropriate documentation in accordance with the following documents: · Public Sector Management Act; · Freedom of Information Act; · Financial Administration and Audit Act; and · other relevant requirements. All staff in the public service (including regional and ministerial staff) are obliged meet the requirements in these statutes. Furthermore, various training programs are delivered to all staff (including regional and ministerial staff) to ensure that they are thoroughly informed with the principle that all decisions/actions taken are carefully documented with the actions taken, and the reasons for the chosen course of action. An example of this is the recognised inspector-training program which is run periodically generally capturing all staff (including regional and some ministerial staff). Employees are also encouraged to attend external courses in such subjects as report writing and auditing to enhance their skills. In addition, on a day-to-day basis, junior officers are mentored by senior officers which enables them to refine their skills in documenting decisions/actions carefully with the actions taken, and the reasons for the chosen course of action. (8) Answered by (7). (9) As the Hon Member may appreciate from the response to question (7), the opportunities for employees to enhance and implement the principles of documenting decisions/actions are many. Therefore, training and implementation is carried out on an ongoing and regular basis.
· Transparency in decision making for significant decisions is important. Good corporate governance requires maintaining appropriate records and information that underpin those decisions. · Independent reviews need access to good records. However, transparency in decision making does not mean that independent review of the Government’s decisions is always necessary. The Government must be able to justify its decisions, but having communities or stakeholders continuously seek to verify or challenge the Government decisions through the use of independent reviews is both costly and time consuming to the Government and ultimately would result in the break down of governance. (5) Answered by (4). (6) Answered by (4). (7) Normal public service operating processes and systems underpin the need to keep appropriate documentation in accordance with the following documents: · Public Sector Management Act; · Freedom of Information Act; · Financial Administration and Audit Act; and · other relevant requirements. All staff in the public service (including regional and ministerial staff) are obliged meet the requirements in these statutes. Furthermore, various training programs are delivered to all staff (including regional and ministerial staff) to ensure that they are thoroughly informed with the principle that all decisions/actions taken are carefully documented with the actions taken, and the reasons for the chosen course of action. An example of this is the recognised inspector-training program which is run periodically generally capturing all staff (including regional and some ministerial staff). Employees are also encouraged to attend external courses in such subjects as report writing and auditing to enhance their skills. In addition, on a day-to-day basis, junior officers are mentored by senior officers which enables them to refine their skills in documenting decisions/actions carefully with the actions taken, and the reasons for the chosen course of action. (8) Answered by (7). (9) As the Hon Member may appreciate from the response to question (7), the opportunities for employees to enhance and implement the principles of documenting decisions/actions are many. Therefore, training and implementation is carried out on an ongoing and regular basis.
· Independent reviews need access to good records. However, transparency in decision making does not mean that independent review of the Government’s decisions is always necessary. The Government must be able to justify its decisions, but having communities or stakeholders continuously seek to verify or challenge the Government decisions through the use of independent reviews is both costly and time consuming to the Government and ultimately would result in the break down of governance. (5) Answered by (4). (6) Answered by (4). (7) Normal public service operating processes and systems underpin the need to keep appropriate documentation in accordance with the following documents: · Public Sector Management Act; · Freedom of Information Act; · Financial Administration and Audit Act; and · other relevant requirements. All staff in the public service (including regional and ministerial staff) are obliged meet the requirements in these statutes. Furthermore, various training programs are delivered to all staff (including regional and ministerial staff) to ensure that they are thoroughly informed with the principle that all decisions/actions taken are carefully documented with the actions taken, and the reasons for the chosen course of action. An example of this is the recognised inspector-training program which is run periodically generally capturing all staff (including regional and some ministerial staff). Employees are also encouraged to attend external courses in such subjects as report writing and auditing to enhance their skills. In addition, on a day-to-day basis, junior officers are mentored by senior officers which enables them to refine their skills in documenting decisions/actions carefully with the actions taken, and the reasons for the chosen course of action. (8) Answered by (7). (9) As the Hon Member may appreciate from the response to question (7), the opportunities for employees to enhance and implement the principles of documenting decisions/actions are many. Therefore, training and implementation is carried out on an ongoing and regular basis.
(5) Answered by (4). (6) Answered by (4). (7) Normal public service operating processes and systems underpin the need to keep appropriate documentation in accordance with the following documents: · Public Sector Management Act; · Freedom of Information Act; · Financial Administration and Audit Act; and · other relevant requirements. All staff in the public service (including regional and ministerial staff) are obliged meet the requirements in these statutes. Furthermore, various training programs are delivered to all staff (including regional and ministerial staff) to ensure that they are thoroughly informed with the principle that all decisions/actions taken are carefully documented with the actions taken, and the reasons for the chosen course of action. An example of this is the recognised inspector-training program which is run periodically generally capturing all staff (including regional and some ministerial staff). Employees are also encouraged to attend external courses in such subjects as report writing and auditing to enhance their skills. In addition, on a day-to-day basis, junior officers are mentored by senior officers which enables them to refine their skills in documenting decisions/actions carefully with the actions taken, and the reasons for the chosen course of action. (8) Answered by (7). (9) As the Hon Member may appreciate from the response to question (7), the opportunities for employees to enhance and implement the principles of documenting decisions/actions are many. Therefore, training and implementation is carried out on an ongoing and regular basis.
(6) Answered by (4). (7) Normal public service operating processes and systems underpin the need to keep appropriate documentation in accordance with the following documents: · Public Sector Management Act; · Freedom of Information Act; · Financial Administration and Audit Act; and · other relevant requirements. All staff in the public service (including regional and ministerial staff) are obliged meet the requirements in these statutes. Furthermore, various training programs are delivered to all staff (including regional and ministerial staff) to ensure that they are thoroughly informed with the principle that all decisions/actions taken are carefully documented with the actions taken, and the reasons for the chosen course of action. An example of this is the recognised inspector-training program which is run periodically generally capturing all staff (including regional and some ministerial staff). Employees are also encouraged to attend external courses in such subjects as report writing and auditing to enhance their skills. In addition, on a day-to-day basis, junior officers are mentored by senior officers which enables them to refine their skills in documenting decisions/actions carefully with the actions taken, and the reasons for the chosen course of action. (8) Answered by (7). (9) As the Hon Member may appreciate from the response to question (7), the opportunities for employees to enhance and implement the principles of documenting decisions/actions are many. Therefore, training and implementation is carried out on an ongoing and regular basis.
(7) Normal public service operating processes and systems underpin the need to keep appropriate documentation in accordance with the following documents: · Public Sector Management Act; · Freedom of Information Act; · Financial Administration and Audit Act; and · other relevant requirements. All staff in the public service (including regional and ministerial staff) are obliged meet the requirements in these statutes. Furthermore, various training programs are delivered to all staff (including regional and ministerial staff) to ensure that they are thoroughly informed with the principle that all decisions/actions taken are carefully documented with the actions taken, and the reasons for the chosen course of action. An example of this is the recognised inspector-training program which is run periodically generally capturing all staff (including regional and some ministerial staff). Employees are also encouraged to attend external courses in such subjects as report writing and auditing to enhance their skills. In addition, on a day-to-day basis, junior officers are mentored by senior officers which enables them to refine their skills in documenting decisions/actions carefully with the actions taken, and the reasons for the chosen course of action. (8) Answered by (7). (9) As the Hon Member may appreciate from the response to question (7), the opportunities for employees to enhance and implement the principles of documenting decisions/actions are many. Therefore, training and implementation is carried out on an ongoing and regular basis.
· Public Sector Management Act; · Freedom of Information Act; · Financial Administration and Audit Act; and · other relevant requirements. All staff in the public service (including regional and ministerial staff) are obliged meet the requirements in these statutes. Furthermore, various training programs are delivered to all staff (including regional and ministerial staff) to ensure that they are thoroughly informed with the principle that all decisions/actions taken are carefully documented with the actions taken, and the reasons for the chosen course of action. An example of this is the recognised inspector-training program which is run periodically generally capturing all staff (including regional and some ministerial staff). Employees are also encouraged to attend external courses in such subjects as report writing and auditing to enhance their skills. In addition, on a day-to-day basis, junior officers are mentored by senior officers which enables them to refine their skills in documenting decisions/actions carefully with the actions taken, and the reasons for the chosen course of action. (8) Answered by (7). (9) As the Hon Member may appreciate from the response to question (7), the opportunities for employees to enhance and implement the principles of documenting decisions/actions are many. Therefore, training and implementation is carried out on an ongoing and regular basis.
All staff in the public service (including regional and ministerial staff) are obliged meet the requirements in these statutes. Furthermore, various training programs are delivered to all staff (including regional and ministerial staff) to ensure that they are thoroughly informed with the principle that all decisions/actions taken are carefully documented with the actions taken, and the reasons for the chosen course of action. An example of this is the recognised inspector-training program which is run periodically generally capturing all staff (including regional and some ministerial staff). Employees are also encouraged to attend external courses in such subjects as report writing and auditing to enhance their skills. In addition, on a day-to-day basis, junior officers are mentored by senior officers which enables them to refine their skills in documenting decisions/actions carefully with the actions taken, and the reasons for the chosen course of action. (8) Answered by (7). (9) As the Hon Member may appreciate from the response to question (7), the opportunities for employees to enhance and implement the principles of documenting decisions/actions are many. Therefore, training and implementation is carried out on an ongoing and regular basis.
An example of this is the recognised inspector-training program which is run periodically generally capturing all staff (including regional and some ministerial staff). Employees are also encouraged to attend external courses in such subjects as report writing and auditing to enhance their skills. In addition, on a day-to-day basis, junior officers are mentored by senior officers which enables them to refine their skills in documenting decisions/actions carefully with the actions taken, and the reasons for the chosen course of action. (8) Answered by (7). (9) As the Hon Member may appreciate from the response to question (7), the opportunities for employees to enhance and implement the principles of documenting decisions/actions are many. Therefore, training and implementation is carried out on an ongoing and regular basis.
In addition, on a day-to-day basis, junior officers are mentored by senior officers which enables them to refine their skills in documenting decisions/actions carefully with the actions taken, and the reasons for the chosen course of action. (8) Answered by (7). (9) As the Hon Member may appreciate from the response to question (7), the opportunities for employees to enhance and implement the principles of documenting decisions/actions are many. Therefore, training and implementation is carried out on an ongoing and regular basis.
(8) Answered by (7). (9) As the Hon Member may appreciate from the response to question (7), the opportunities for employees to enhance and implement the principles of documenting decisions/actions are many. Therefore, training and implementation is carried out on an ongoing and regular basis.
(9) As the Hon Member may appreciate from the response to question (7), the opportunities for employees to enhance and implement the principles of documenting decisions/actions are many. Therefore, training and implementation is carried out on an ongoing and regular basis.
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