8Meaning of public sector principles

8 Meaning of public sector principles (1) The public sector principles are— (a) the best practice principle; and (b) the merit and equity principle. (2) A public servant must do the public servant’s job in accordance with the best practice principle. (3) The head of service must exercise a function under this Act in accordance with the merit and equity principle. best practice principle—a public servant does the public servant’s job in accordance with the best practice principle if the public servant— (a) works efficiently, effectively and constructively; and (b) is responsive, collaborative and accountable; and (c) makes fair and reasonable decisions. merit and equity principle—the head of service exercises a function under this Act in accordance with the merit and equity principle if the head of service— (a) is an equitable employer; and (b) employs a person in a job who is best able to do the job in all the circumstances.