1. Principle 3 Commitment to the system of government

2. Commitment to the System of Government because we have a duty to uphold the system of government and the laws of the State, Commonwealth and local government

3. the government the laws and the institutions Commitment to the System of Government

4. public sector entities a.accept and value their duty to uphold the system of government and the laws of the State, the Commonwealth and local government b.are committed to effecting official public sector priorities, policies and decisions professionally and impartially c.accept and value their duty to operate within the framework of Ministerial responsibility to government, the Parliament and the community Commitment to the System of Government

5. Commitment to the System of Government value a we uphold the system of government and the laws of the State, Australian and local government Our community functions under a system of government in which laws are made by governments administered by public officials, and enforced through the courts

6. As administrators of the laws that relate to our official duties we show respect for the laws, and commitment to the institutions and the system that create them Commitment to the System of Government value a we uphold the system of government and the laws of the State, Australian and local government

7. we uphold the law professionally and personally professionally applying the law in our roles are aware of the Acts which apply generally have a good working knowledge of the legislation of our agency Commitment to the System of Government value a we uphold the system of government and the laws of the State, Australian and local government

8. Commitment to the System of Government value b we effect official public sector priorities, policies and decisions professionally and impartially expertise and competence through good a working knowledge of agency legislation, policy and procedures impartial in applying these providing objective, independent, apolitical and impartial advice to government

9. Commitment to the System of Government value c we operate within the framework of Ministerial responsibility to government, the Parliament and the community the public service, through their chief executive, is responsible to the Minister the Minister is responsible to the Parliament the Parliament is responsible to the people

10. Our system of government and the public service

11. Commitment to the System of Government (This) principle does not limit the responsibility of a public sector entity or a public sector official to act independently of government if the entity or official’s independence is required by legislation or government policy, or is a customary feature of the entity’s or official’s work

12. the elected government determines policy and priorities as public service employees we are responsive to the government of the day implement decisions and policies professionally and impartially provide independent, objective, apolitical, impartial advice Promoting the public good standard of conduct 3.1 we are commit to our roles in public service

13. we comply with the laws of State, the Commonwealth and local governments relevant awards, certified agreements, subsidiary agreements directives, whole-of-government policies and standards the policies, organisational values and organisational documents of our employing agency Promoting the public good standard of conduct 3.1 we are commit to our roles in public service

14. Insert agency example Insert reference to agency policy and procedure Promoting the public good standard of conduct 3.1 we are commit to our roles in public service

15. positive and productive relations between ministerial advisors and the public service are important as both serve the government of the day we ensure interactions are positive and productive when engaging with ministerial staff ministerial staff do not direct public service employees in their own right Promoting the public good standard of conduct 3.2 we maintain appropriate relationships with Ministerial staff

16. Insert agency example Insert reference to agency policy and procedure Promoting the public good standard of conduct 3.2 we maintain appropriate relationships with Ministerial staff

17. as a private citizen we can communicate directly with a Member of Parliament in doing so we will use channels and information any member of the public can access Promoting the public good standard of conduct 3.3 we ensure proper communication between Members of Parliament

18. Insert agency example Insert reference to agency policy and procedure Promoting the public good standard of conduct 3.3 we ensure proper communication between Members of Parliament