5BAdministration management principle

5B Administration management principle The administration management principle is that the administration and management of the Public Sector must be directed towards the following: (a) providing effective, efficient and appropriate services to the community and the government; (b) ensuring the effective, efficient and appropriate use of public resources; (c) informing, advising and assisting the government objectively, impartially and with integrity; (d) ensuring that in carrying out their functions Agencies: (i) are responsive to the changing needs of the community and the government; and (ii) work cooperatively with each other; (e) ensuring the Public Sector is structured and administered so that: (i) responsibilities are clearly defined; and (ii) appropriate levels of accountability are in place; and (iii) excessive formality and delay are minimised; and (iv) innovation is encouraged;

Public Sector Employment and Management Act 1993 7 (f) ensuring proper standards of financial management and accounting are maintained.