3 May 2013 Presented By: Joanna Oborne The Establishment of the ICAC and the Office for Public Integrity

ICAC has arrived! Who is this happy chappy?

ICAC Act Establishes the ICAC 2.Establishes the OPI 3.Amends the LG Act (and others)

Key Terminology  Corruption  Misconduct  Maladministration in public administration  Public officer  Public authority  Inquiry agency

ICAC Act 2012 Commissioner 1.Identify/Investigate Corruption: - Commissioner - SAPOL 2.Prevent/Minimise: - Corruption - Misconduct - Maladministration Office for Public Integrity 1.Receive complaint/report and identify: - Corruption - Misconduct - Maladministration 2. Ensure complaints addressed by the most appropriate body

Corruption Investigations  Retain or refer to SAPOL  Commissioner must investigate or oversee  Powers to investigate  Examination/Production of Documents  Evaluation: Refer to DPP or Council

Misconduct/ Maladministration  Refer to Ombudsman (after consultation)  ICAC can = Ombudsman  Directions/guidance from ICAC  Powers of Ombudsman  Amendments to Local Government Act  Penalties & Remedies

Misconduct/ Maladministration  Refer to Council (after consultation)  Directions/Guidance from ICAC  Powers to investigate  Penalties & Remedies

OPI Assessment Corruption Commissioner or SAPOL DPP Misconduct/ Maladministration Ombudsman or Council (with guidance/directions) (Commissioner may be the Ombudsman) Complaint/Report against a Council or Public Officer of a Council

 Uniform code of conduct (s 110 Local Government Act 1999)  Breach of Code = disciplinary action  Part 2 of Code - standards for performance of duties  Gifts and benefits provisions Amendments to the LG Act

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