3Object and objectives

3 Object and objectives

(1)  The object of this Act is to promote and enhance standards of ethical conduct by public officers by the establishment of an Integrity Commission.

(2)  The objectives of the Integrity Commission are to –

(a) improve the standard of conduct, propriety and ethics in public authorities in Tasmania; and

(b) enhance public confidence that misconduct by public officers will be appropriately investigated and dealt with; and

(c) enhance the quality of, and commitment to, ethical conduct by adopting a strong, educative, preventative and advisory role.

(3)  The Integrity Commission will endeavour to achieve these objectives by –

(a) educating public officers and the public about integrity; and

(b) assisting public authorities deal with misconduct; and

(c) dealing with allegations of serious misconduct or misconduct by designated public officers; and

(d) making findings and recommendations in relation to its investigations and inquiries.