31 March, 2011 CIRCULAR STANDING INSTRUCTION NO.1 OF ...

Annex 3
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES KEY PLAYERS
1. Head of Public Service and Secretary to Cabinet
a) Appointing Members of the National Rewards and Sanctions Committee.
b) Submit the names of the nominees to H.E. the President, the Minister
responsible for Public Service and the Minister responsible for Local
Government.
c) Hosting the ceremony for the third best performing institution.
2. Responsible Officers
The Responsible Officers will have the direct responsibility and accountability for
implementing the Rewards and Sanctions Framework, in their respective
institutions. They will specifically:
a) Ensure effective performance management system in the Ministry,
Department, Agency or Local Government.
b) Observe and adhere to the laid down disciplinary procedures.
c) Enforce the Code of Conduct and Ethics for the Public Service.
d) Ensure that Public Officers are aware of their rights and obligations
e) Establish the Rewards and Sanctions Committee.
f) Ensure that in each financial year, adequate funds are budgeted for the
Reward and sanctions.
g) Ensure constant application and compliance to the Rewards and sanctions
scheme.
h) Provide annual reports on the implementation of the Framework.
i) Prepare and publish an annual scoring and ranking Teams.
3. Heads of Department
a) To identify Public Officers in the department who qualify for rewards or
sanctions in line with this framework.
b) Promote innovation and personal initiative.
c) Support the Heads of Sections /Divisions in delivering to the expected
standards.
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