17Head of service functions

17 Head of service functions (1) The head of service— (a) is responsible for the leadership and management of the service; and (b) is answerable to the Chief Minister. Note The head of service is engaged by the Chief Minister under section 31 (1). (2) The head of service has the following leadership functions: (a) to develop, oversee the implementation of, coordinate and provide advice and reports to the Chief Minister about whole-of-government strategies; (b) to provide direction across the service in relation to critical or potentially critical issues; (c) to promote cooperation and collegiality within and between administrative units; (d) to promote and uphold in the service the public sector values, (e) any other function given to the head of service by the Chief Minister. (3) The head of service has the following management functions: (a) to engage, appoint and employ people on behalf of the Territory in accordance with the merit and equity principle; (b) to organise public servants in the service; Note Subsection (4) sets out requirements for the organisation of the service. (c) to provide advice and reports to the Chief Minister about employment in the service; (d) any other function given to the head of service by the Chief Minister. (4) For subsection (3) (b), the organisation of the service must— (a) give effect to the administrative arrangements; and (b) enable efficient and effective management of the service; and (c) promote the administration of the service in a way that is consistent with the public sector values, the public sector principles and the conduct required of a public servant. (5) The head of service may declare that a day will be a holiday for all or part of the service. (6) A declaration is a notifiable instrument.