The purpose of this circular is to highlight the Government's commitment to accommodate the culturally diverse nature of the public sector workforce.

Chief Executives are asked to distribute the attached list of Days of Religious Significance for Multicultural NSW for the Year 2003. The Community Relations Commission of New South Wales has provided this information.

Chief Executives are also asked to remind managers and supervisors to be sensitive to and accommodating of the needs of employees in accessing their leave entitlements and flexible work hours for the purposes of observing religious duties. Further details are contained in Chapter 6, Section 13 of the Personnel Handbook (September 2002 Electronic edition) website:http://www.dpc.nsw.gov.au
 
Any enquiries regarding this matter may be directed to Gary McGrath on 9228 4381.

Brendan O'Reilly
Acting Director-General

Issued : Strategic Policy & Reform
Contact: Gary McGrath
EMail: [email protected]
Telephone no: 9228 4381 Facsimile: 9228 3102
File no: PSM/01361
Date: 6 January 2003