Administrative Requirements

Cabinet approval of high-level appointmentsCabinet approves Ministerial appointments, and reappointments to: NSW Government boards and committees classified as Group A, Group B, and at levels 3 and above in Groups C, D and E in the Public Service Commission’s Classification and Remuneration Framework for NSW Government Boards and Committees (Classification and Remuneration Framework) Category 1 Reserve Trusts An appointment that is required by law to be made by the Governor Any NSW Government board or committee position not in the above categories that is remunerated at greater than $10,000 per annum Acting positions in the above categories of 12 months or longer A board or committee where the Public Service Commissioner’s classification (or reclassification) and remuneration recommendation has been received and inaugural appointments are being made, and Any other appointment to a NSW Government board or committee which the Premier or Minister considers warrants Cabinet consideration, with the Premier’s approval.

The IDMF supports the NSW Government’s State Infrastructure Strategy and Smart Places Strategy The Infrastructure Data Management Framework (IDMF) provides guidance to support management of data created and used during the planning, design, construction and operation of infrastructure across NSW Government.

The NSW Government Information Classification, Labelling and Handling Guidelines (the Guidelines) provide guidance to NSW agencies on: how to correctly assess the sensitivity or security classification of information they hold; how to label this information; and how to manage this information according to the label.

IntroductionThe NSW Government commits to open government and does so by actively promoting a culture of open by default; facilitating the release of data; adhering to the open government information principles; and ensuring accountability, transparency and public participation through legislation and policies.

The Policy outlines different layers in which standardisation is needed to achieve the social, economic and environment benefits of a smart place.