ADC Annual Report 1999/2000

Administration

Staffing

Section 12 of the Act states that the Commissioner shall be provided by the Minister with such staff, who shall be employees within the meaning of the Public Sector Employment and Management Act, as is necessary for the administration of this Act.

The approved staffing levels as at 30 June 2000 were:

• Director, Law, Policy and Conciliation
• Director, Public Education and Administration
• Conciliators x 2
• Finance/Administrative Officer
• Personal Assistant to Commissioner
• Receptionist
• Administrative Assistant

Two trainees, employed within the Commission, assist with the public education program and the dissemination of information on the Commission’s activities.

In addition two temporary conciliators were appointed. One was temporarily transferred from the Attorney-General’s Department. The other was employed from outside the public service.

The Commissioner is also investigating the use of sessional trainers and conciliators on an ‘as required’ basis.

Occupational Health and Safety

The Commissioner affords Occupational Health and Safety a high priority. A formal policy is in place and forms part of the Commission's Policies and Procedures Manual. Formal qualifications are maintained and training is conducted as necessary.

Staff Development and Training

The Commission spent 6.38% of its 1999/2000 personnel budget on staff development activities.

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