1. 1 Growth Centres Commission www.gcc.nsw.gov.au Corruption Prevention Network – Annual Forum 11 September 2008 Corruption Prevention Network Annual Forum Robert Hurst General Manager, Finance & Administration Growth Centres Commission 11 September 2008

2. 2 Growth Centres Commission www.gcc.nsw.gov.au Corruption Prevention Network – Annual Forum 11 September 2008 The Commission’s Activities and Risk Profile Established in 2005 35 staff North West and South West Growth Centres Manage planning and infrastructure co-ordination 25 – 30 year horizon 180,000 new homes $7.5b in infrastructure $5.0b in Special Infrastructure Contributions

3. 3 Growth Centres Commission www.gcc.nsw.gov.au Corruption Prevention Network – Annual Forum 11 September 2008 The Commission’s Strong Culture of Support The tone is set at the top Good governance practices reinforced regularly CEO - consistently provides strong governance messages Inaugural Board – extremely high level of governance expertise Audit committee – actively monitors Fraud & Corruption Prevention Strategy Executive – actively encourages good governance practices

4. 4 Growth Centres Commission www.gcc.nsw.gov.au Corruption Prevention Network – Annual Forum 11 September 2008 Corruption Prevention Actions (1) Adopted NSW Audit Office Fraud Control Guide All staff briefed on induction re policies etc Staff – annual written Conflict of Interests Declaration Contractors – Conflict of Interests Declarations and Confidentiality Deed Polls Wide range of governance policies – readily available to staff Engagement of Probity and Governance Advisor

5. 5 Growth Centres Commission www.gcc.nsw.gov.au Corruption Prevention Network – Annual Forum 11 September 2008 Corruption Prevention Actions (2) Comprehensive Corruption Risk Assessment Developed an Implementation Plan Implementation Plan progress closely monitored by Audit Committee A co-ordinated training and awareness programme Required behaviours reinforced at regular staff meetings

6. 6 Growth Centres Commission www.gcc.nsw.gov.au Corruption Prevention Network – Annual Forum 11 September 2008 Corruption Prevention Actions (3) ICAC material – displayed in stands in Reception Area Detailed Procurement Training – 2 day workshop – Department of Commerce ICAC delivered awareness sessions Evaluation of progress – annual Staff Probity Survey Probity and Governance principles considered when developing policies and procedures

7. 7 Growth Centres Commission www.gcc.nsw.gov.au Corruption Prevention Network – Annual Forum 11 September 2008 Markers of a Successful Strategy Incorporated into day to day activities CEO actively encourages staff to raise perceived Conflict of Interest and Probity issues Staff have raised perceived issues Staff are prepared to make direct contact with Management and/or the Probity Advisor CEO is seen to actively support staff All external meetings have a standing “Conflict of Interest” item Strong work culture of lessons learnt