PSC Chairman Mahe takes lead in strengthening regional governance
December 1, 2024 9:28 pm | Posted in Business News | Share now TwitterFacebook
By Adorina Massing.
With his new role as the Chairman of the Pacific Public Service Regional Governance Board (RGB), Chairman of the Public Service Commission (PSC) Martin Raoul Mahe conveyed the importance of decentralisation and strengthening capacity building in the public sector.
He instructed leaders, Director-Generals, and Directors to undertake strategic meetings to find ways forward and to reinforce existing policies, guidelines, and processes to increase productivity within the PSC.
“As we face challenges, other countries in the Pacific are facing the same challenges,” Mr. Mahe said.
“I believe the issue of capacity building is one of the areas that we need to explore and strengthen.
“Public servants must continue to learn to ensure we derive a workforce that is resilient and can adapt to the various challenges faced within the country.
“At the same time, we must aim to increase capacity to serve at a level that will meet expectations, not only for the citizens’ welfare but for the Government as well.
“It aligns with Article 57 of the Constitution, which states that the allegiance of the PSC is to serve the people of the Republic and uphold the Constitution.”
PSC has issued a statement stating that the Public Service Pacific Leaders Regional Governance Board (PLRGB) is established to ensure we build and maintain a stronger relationship of trust, confidence, and respect with each other and with all of our partners and stakeholders. It commits to ongoing learning to broaden our understanding of the Pacific, Pacific frameworks, and tools, and to role model best practices by facilitating and delivering high-quality, Pacific culturally appropriate and fit-for-purpose solutions.
The 2025 strategic approach aims to strengthen a service centre of excellence and a strong, resilient public service through three core platforms: Digital Connectivity, Leadership Development, and Strengthening Governance.
Firstly, Digital Connectivity is to connect Pacific Public Service Commissioners (PPSCs) to maintain relationships, enable collaboration, and facilitate information and resource sharing. They are connected through the Pacific Public Service Commission’s digital capability, shared workspace, and information repository, platforms for promoting and sharing country stories, workshops and webinars, online learning, and digital public services.
Secondly, Leadership Development aims to strengthen leadership, systems, and processes to achieve more effective, efficient, and responsive public services. Professional development includes leadership programmes, management tools, coaching and mentoring, talent development, and secondments. Organisational development covers workforce planning, recruitment, remuneration, and HR policy.
The final core platform, Strengthening Governance, supports public service system change using regional best practices to enhance transparency, public trust, and accountability. System reform focuses on the Machinery of Government, legislation, Crown Entity and SOE governance, and data and information management.
In terms of Integrity, Ethics, and Standards, they cover Codes of Conduct, organisational culture, managing conflicts of interest, and working with Ministers.
The New Zealand Public Service and the Fale Secretariat are working with the PPSCs to adhere to the six principle core values – Respect, Reciprocity, Relationships, Integrity, Confidentiality, and Honour.
Thus, the RGB Chairman mandates that the flow of information to all PSCs in the region must be effective and efficient.
