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Draft Public Interest Disclosure – Internal Reporting Policy
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Consultation has concluded
Following a review of Council Policies, the Public Interest Disclosure – Internal Reporting Policy has been recommended for amendment.
The current Public Interest Disclosure – Internal Reporting Policy was adopted at the November 2011 Ordinary Meeting of Council.
The Public Interest Disclosures Act 1994 (PID Act) sets in place a system to encourage public officials to report serious wrongdoing and requires Council to have an internal reporting policy and procedures in place for receiving, assessing and dealing with public interest disclosures.
The Public Interest Disclosure – Internal Reporting Policy has been reviewed in line with the current NSW Ombudsman’s model policy and guidelines with the following amendments:
Name of Document
Amendments
Policy – Public Interest Disclosure - Internal Reporting
· Staff position title updated for Group Manager Governance and Procurement (previously Group Manager Governance and Executive Services); · Further aligned to the Ombudsman NSW “Model internal reporting policy – June 2014” · Inclusion of additional definitions and references · Aligned to the revised Policy template · Amalgamation of four documents into one.
Policy – Public Interest Disclosure - Internal Reporting (flowchart)
· Incorporated into the Policy · Changes made to flowchart to reflect the text in the policy. Particularly that the Mayor can only receive Public Interest Disclosures (PIDs) relating to the General Manager. The previous flowchart (incorrectly) included receiving PIDs relating to the General Manager and Councillors.
· Incorporated into the Policy · Contact details of external authorities updated
Before amending a policy it needs to be placed on exhibition so the community can have their say on this decision.
You can have a look at this policy located in the Document Library on the right.
To share your views about amendments to the policies, complete the Survey under the Submission tab below. Further details may be obtained by contacting Blair Hancock on 6581 8111.
Submissions close on Sunday 20 November, 2018.
Following a review of Council Policies, the Public Interest Disclosure – Internal Reporting Policy has been recommended for amendment.
The current Public Interest Disclosure – Internal Reporting Policy was adopted at the November 2011 Ordinary Meeting of Council.
The Public Interest Disclosures Act 1994 (PID Act) sets in place a system to encourage public officials to report serious wrongdoing and requires Council to have an internal reporting policy and procedures in place for receiving, assessing and dealing with public interest disclosures.
The Public Interest Disclosure – Internal Reporting Policy has been reviewed in line with the current NSW Ombudsman’s model policy and guidelines with the following amendments:
Name of Document
Amendments
Policy – Public Interest Disclosure - Internal Reporting
· Staff position title updated for Group Manager Governance and Procurement (previously Group Manager Governance and Executive Services); · Further aligned to the Ombudsman NSW “Model internal reporting policy – June 2014” · Inclusion of additional definitions and references · Aligned to the revised Policy template · Amalgamation of four documents into one.
Policy – Public Interest Disclosure - Internal Reporting (flowchart)
· Incorporated into the Policy · Changes made to flowchart to reflect the text in the policy. Particularly that the Mayor can only receive Public Interest Disclosures (PIDs) relating to the General Manager. The previous flowchart (incorrectly) included receiving PIDs relating to the General Manager and Councillors.
· Incorporated into the Policy · Contact details of external authorities updated
Before amending a policy it needs to be placed on exhibition so the community can have their say on this decision.
You can have a look at this policy located in the Document Library on the right.
To share your views about amendments to the policies, complete the Survey under the Submission tab below. Further details may be obtained by contacting Blair Hancock on 6581 8111.
Draft Public Interest Disclosure – Internal Reporting Policy is currently at this stage
The Policy is on exhibition from 24 October 2018.
Closed
this is an upcoming stage for Draft Public Interest Disclosure – Internal Reporting Policy
The exhibition period closes on Novemner 20 and submissions can no longer be made.
Under Review
this is an upcoming stage for Draft Public Interest Disclosure – Internal Reporting Policy
Contributions to this consultation are closed for evaluation and review. The Project team will report back on key outcomes.
Final report
this is an upcoming stage for Draft Public Interest Disclosure – Internal Reporting Policy
Following
review of submissions, a report will be presented to the Councillors at an
upcoming Council meeting. This will include a summary of all submissions
collected and recommendations for Council resolutions.
Other Ways to Have Your Say
To share your views about amendments to the policies, use the Submission tab (see left), send an email to council@pmhc.nsw.gov.au or post your response to:
The General Manager Port Macquarie-Hastings Council PO Box 84 Port Macquarie NSW 2444