8.0 The Role of Public Service Employees on Government Boards
Public service employees are chief executives, senior executives, senior officers and other officers and persons appointed under the Public Service Act 1996 (external link) as public service employees. Public service employees may be appointed to a Government board:
- as the Minister's or Chief Executive Officer's nominee, either by virtue of the enabling Act or at the Minister's discretion;
- by virtue of their office ( ex officio), frequently as the Chief Executive Officer; or
- in an independent capacity as a member of the Queensland community.
Example: regional boards established under the Corrective Services Act 2000 (external link)
Membership of regional boards
s172 A regional board must consist of the following members apoointed by the Governor in Council by gazette notice -
[...]
- a public service officer employed in the department, nominated by the chief executive;...
Public service employees might also attend board meetings in an official observer role.
It is critical that public service employees on Government boards are aware of the nature of their appointment to the board and their associated role and responsibilities.
- 8.1 Roles and Responsibilities
- 8.2 Incorporated Government Bodies - Conflict of Interest
- 8.3 Remuneration
Last reviewed: 17 July, 2009
Last updated: 22 July, 2009
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