Part 2General

Part 2—General 4—Composition of police South Australia Police (in this Act referred to as SA Police) consists of— (a) the Commissioner of Police; and (b) the Deputy Commissioner of Police; and (c) the Assistant Commissioners of Police; and (d) the other officers and members (including community constables) appointed under Part 4. 5—Purpose of police The purpose of SA Police is to reassure and protect the community in relation to crime and disorder by the provision of services to— (a) uphold the law; and (b) preserve the peace; and (c) prevent crime; and (d) assist the public in emergency situations; and (e) co-ordinate and manage responses to emergencies; and (f) regulate road use and prevent vehicle collisions. 6—Commissioner responsible for control and management of police Subject to this Act and any written directions of the Minister, the Commissioner is responsible for the control and management of SA Police. 7—Exclusion of directions in relation to employment of particular persons No Ministerial direction may be given to the Commissioner in relation to the appointment, transfer, remuneration, discipline or termination of a particular person. 8—Directions to Commissioner to be Gazetted and laid before Parliament The Minister must cause a copy of any direction given to the Commissioner to be— (a) published in the Gazette within eight days of the date of the direction; and (b) laid before each House of Parliament within six sitting days of the date of the direction if Parliament is then in session, or, if not, within six sitting days after the commencement of the next session of Parliament. 9—Commissioner also responsible for control and management of police cadets, police medical officers and police security officers The Commissioner is also responsible for the control and management of the police cadets, police medical officers and police security officers. 10—General management aims and standards (1) The Commissioner must ensure that management practices are followed with respect to SA Police, police cadets, police medical officers and police security officers that are directed towards— (a) effective, responsive and efficient delivery of services; and (b) maintenance of structures, systems and processes that are not excessively formal and can adapt quickly to changing demands; and (c) development, encouragement and full utilisation of the abilities of all personnel through ongoing training and education and appropriate remuneration; and (d) effective, prudent and fully accountable management of resources; and (e) continuous improvement in the delivery of services. (2) With respect to personnel management, the Commissioner must ensure that practices are followed under which— (a) selection processes for filling positions are based on a proper assessment of merit; and (b) employees are treated fairly and consistently and are not subjected to arbitrary or capricious administrative decisions; and (c) there is no unlawful discrimination against employees or persons seeking to become employees; and (d) the diversity of personnel is used to advantage; and (e) equal opportunities for promotion and advancement are afforded to all employees; and (f) employees are afforded reasonable avenues of redress against improper or unreasonable administrative decisions; and (g) working conditions are kept safe and healthy; and (h) there is no nepotism or patronage. 11—Orders (1) The Commissioner may make or give general or special orders, not inconsistent with this Act, for the control and management of SA Police, police cadets, police medical officers and police security officers. (2) The orders may make provision concerning— (a) the various duties to be performed; and (b) the manner in which and the time and place at which the various duties are to be performed and any other matters relating to their performance; and (c) the requirements or qualifications for appointment or promotion; and (d) other matters that the Commissioner considers relevant to the control and management of SA Police, police cadets, police medical officers and police security officers. (3) The general or special orders of the Commissioner— (a) may be varied or revoked by the Commissioner; and (b) will not be taken to be a form of subordinate legislation to which the Subordinate Legislation Act 1978 applies. (4) The power of the Commissioner to give binding orders or directions is not restricted by the provision for the making of general or special orders or the contents of any general or special orders.