What is Happening in Western Australia
Accountability, Governance and Ethical Decision Making Forum for Board Chairs
The Public Sector Commissioner recently hosted a number of forums to provide an opportunity for Board chairs to meet and discuss issues surrounding accountability, governance and ethical decision making in public sector boards and committees.
Three repeat sessions were held on the following dates:
· Session 1 - Wednesday 20 May 2009
City West Function Centre, Plaistowe Mews, West Perth
· Session 2 - Wednesday 3 June 2009
UWA Club, Hackett Drive, Crawley
· Session 3 - Wednesday 10 June 2009
Stirling room, Parmelia Hilton, Mill Street, Perth
There was no cost to attend, and refreshments were provided.
If you have any queries about possible future forums, please contact the Pubic Sector Commission on 9219 6274.
Good Governance online resource released!
Summary information about this Good Governance online resource and the Principles of Good Corporate Governance for Western Australian Public Sector Boards and Committees is available in hard copy. Please contact us to request copies.
Public Sector Commission
The Public Sector Commission has been established under the Public Sector Management Act 1994 and is the agency principally responsible for its administration. The vision of the Commission is 'an esteemed Public Sector', and the mission of the Commission is to 'lead and promote excellence and integrity in the Public Sector'. For more information visit www.publicsector.wa.gov.au.
Company Directors Course Scholarship for Women 2008 (Candidates announced)
As part of the Western Australian Government's commitment to increasing the representation of women on Government boards and committees, 10 scholarships to undertake the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD), Company Directors Course were offered during 2008. Profiles of the successful candidates are now available from the Office for Women's Policy at www.communities.wa.gov.au or telephone (08) 6217 8230, free call 1800 199 174 (regional).
Recently Released - Publications and Resources
OPSSC Conduct Guide for Boards and Committees
The Office of the Public Sector Standards Commissioner has released a new Conduct Guide for boards and committees. Three new products have been developed:
- a conduct guide for boards and committees
- supporting information
- a template code of conduct
These documents can be accessed from the following URL:
www.opssc.wa.gov.au
Principles of Good Corporate Governance
Featured on this website, the Public Sector Commission released the Principles of Good Corporate Governance for Western Australian Public Sector Boards and Committees (the Principles) in late January 2009. Start here to learn more.
Misconduct Resistance
The Corruption and Crime Commission has released Misconduct Resistance – An Integrated Governance Approach to Protecting Agency Integrity. The misconduct resistance framework and supporting resources have been developed to assist agencies plan, implement and review their own whole of agency approach to misconduct resistance.
Accountability and Ethics Training Program
The Public Sector Commission has developed a downloadable training program for public sector agencies called A guide to accountable and ethical decision making in the WA public sector.
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