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.