Administrative Requirements

Graeme Head

Public Service Commissioner

 

Attachment: Guideline – NSW Public Service Senior Executive Work Level Standards (G2014-001)

 

Key Points The NSW Government ICT Investment Policy and Guidelines (ICT Investment Policy) embeds the NSW Government ICT Strategy (NSW ICT Strategy) in ICT strategic planning and investment decisions.

This circular outlines the conditions under which a Performance Bond or Unconditional Undertaking covering contracts entered into by NSW Government agencies.

Keypoints Agencies should assess their programs and legislation, both new and existing, to ensure compliance with the Australian Consumer Law.

I am writing to invite agencies to participate in a pilot project that will encourage all New South Wales' employees to have regular deductions from their salary to support charitable organisations of their choice.

The Public Interest Disclosures Act 1994 (Act) sets out a comprehensive framework for protecting public officials who disclose wrongdoing in accordance with the Act.

The NSW Data Centre Reform Strategy aims to consolidate all NSW Government agencies’ data centres and computer rooms into two modern, reliable, energy efficient, secure and fit-for-purpose data centres.

In order to allow for the efficient scheduling of the Government's legislative agenda, as well as for the better planning and allocation of drafting resources, Ministers and agencies are advised that the following processes and timelines apply for the identification, prioritisation and introduction of Government Bills in the 2014 sittings of Parliament: Notice of legislative proposals by 10 January 2014 Ministers are to submit to the Cabinet Secretariat in the Department of Premier and Cabinet (DPC) details of all legislative proposals that they anticipate introducing into Parliament in 2014 (either in the Budget or the Spring Sittings), by Friday 10 January 2014.

Keypoints Nominations are currently being called for the Public Service Medal (PSM) through the Australian Honours and Awards system for announcement on the Queen's Birthday 2014.