The Victorian Public Sector Commission (VPSC) has published a new resource to support the newly appointed members of public boards and guide them in maintaining integrity in their roles.
Entitled the Integrity Guidance for New Board Directors, the online guide seeks to support public entity board directors to understand their key integrity obligations and reduce the risks raised in their positions.
According to the VPSC it does this by providing guidance on how Victorian public entity board directors can comply with the Code of Conduct for Directors of Victorian Public Entities and other related policies and procedures.
“Public entities and Departments can draw on these resources in developing and delivering localised inductions that ensure new board directors are aware of their key integrity obligations,” the Commission says.
“Ensuring these obligations are met is essential to maintaining integrity in the public sector and public trust in government.”
It said the resource comes with an Induction Checklist providing public entities with an overview of the key documents to include in an incoming board director’s induction kit.
“The guidance was created following a recommendation by the Victorian Ombudsman,” the VPSC said.
“It was developed through engagement with public sector board directors, as well as consultation with Departments and senior current and former public servants with significant governance expertise.
“Additional components will be added over time.”
The Integrity Guidance for New Board Directors can be accessed at this PS News link and the Induction Checklist at this link.
