Annual Report - COMPLETE - Australian Crime Commission

Overview
In 2003–04, the ACC continued to strengthen its specialist capabilities and support
infrastructure by building on the business improvement strategies undertaken in
2002–03 and by refi ning its organisational structure to meet business requirements.
One of the most important tasks facing the ACC at its inception was the creation of a
single cohesive and dynamic organisation from three former agencies with multiple
cultures, conditions and service expectations.
The ACC has continued to move towards complete integration through a process of
consultation, review and detailed strategic planning. Specifi c and detailed initiatives
and deliverables were set out in the ACC Business Plan for 2003–04 to ensure the
internal capability to achieve the ACC’s outputs.
ACC Organisational Structure
The ACC’s organisational structure consists of the Offi ce of the Chief Executive Offi cer
and four core directorates (National Operations, Intelligence, Corporate Services and
Executive Services). The structure was designed to best utilise the ACC’s skilled staff
and to ensure decisions were made quickly and effectively.
The day-to-day function of each Directorate is overseen by a Director, who reports
to the CEO. Within each Directorate, Managers and Team Leaders manage specifi c
business areas (see page 89).
Offi ce of the Chief Executive Offi cer (CEO)
The offi ce of the CEO undertakes a critical oversight, management and liaison role
within the ACC and supports the CEO in the exercise of his responsibilities. This
includes management oversight of professional standards and integrity. The offi ce
provides administrative and executive support and internal audit, legal advice, liaison
and executive management services to the CEO.
National Operations
The National Operations Directorate conducts the ACC’s investigations and operations
into serious and organised criminal activity, and monitored resources allocated to
them. The National Operations Directorate includes management of:
• Operational Resources;
• Financial Crime Group;
• Operational Governance Unit;
• Determination-specifi c teams;
• Cyber Support Unit;
• Operational Legal Services;
• Technical and Physical Surveillance; and
• Telecommunication Interception/Computer Forensics.
Information on the results produced by National Operations is provided in Chapters
3 and 4.
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THE ACC’S INTERNAL CAPACITY