3Objects

3 Objects The objects of this Act are— (a) to ensure the maintenance of an apolitical public sector; (b) to foster a public sector that— (i) responds to government priorities in a manner that is consistent with public sector values; (ii) provides effective, efficient and integrated service delivery; (iii) is accountable for its performance; (c) to establish values and principles to guide conduct and performance within the public sector; (d) to ensure that employment decisions in the public sector are based on merit; S. 3(da) inserted by No. 80/2006 s. 4(2), repealed by No. 24/2009 s. 37(4). (e) to promote the highest standards of governance in the public sector; (f) to promote the highest standards of integrity and conduct for persons employed within the public sector; (g) to strengthen the professionalism and adaptability of the public sector; S. 3(h) amended by No. 39/2017 s. 3(1). (h) to promote knowledge and understanding of good public administration within the Victorian community; S. 3(i) inserted by No. 39/2017 s. 3(2). (i) to establish standards and impose requirements for communication and advertising by public sector bodies.