TWENTY-THREE officers from the Constitutional and Law Reform Commission (CLRC) have successfully completed the week-long Induction Training for Public Servants and were formally inducted into the National Public Service.
The training, facilitated by Mr. Robin Pala, covered key aspects of the public service system and the professional standards expected of public servants within their respective agencies. Throughout the week, participants enhanced their understanding of the National Public Service, government institutions, and the legislative and regulatory frameworks that govern public administration.
The training was guided by key legislation, including the Public Service Management Act (PSMA), the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), and the Public Service General Orders, which provide the framework for public servants to carry out their duties in accordance with the law and established public service standards.
Topics covered during the training included the PNG System of Government, Agency Purpose and Direction, Code of Ethics in the Public Service, External Relations, the Hierarchy of the Public Service, Terms and Conditions of Employment, and Disciplinary Procedures, among other important areas.
Officers demonstrated their understanding of the course material through group presentations and practical activities designed to reinforce key concepts. These exercises enabled officers to better appreciate how government agencies align their work with national development frameworks such as Vision 2050, the Medium-Term Development Plan IV (MTDP IV), and the National Goals and Directive Principles (NGDP).
The induction training served both as a mandatory requirement for probationary officers upon completion of their 12-month probation period, and as a refresher course for long-serving public servants. Following successful completion of the training, eligible probationary officers may now apply for permanency within the Commission.
CLRC Secretary, Dr. Mange Matui, congratulated the officers on completing the training and underscored its importance in shaping competent and responsible public servants.
“Let me congratulate you all for completing this very important training. This training is an important requirement for you to become a permanent officer,” Dr. Matui said.
He further encouraged officers to uphold the values and responsibilities of the public service.
“You must not only be a public servant in name, but a public servant who is effectively contributing and making a meaningful impact in the positions you occupy within the Constitutional and Law Reform Commission.”
As part of the Law and Justice Sector and the broader public service, Dr. Matui encouraged officers to understand the distinct roles and responsibilities of government agencies and how their collective efforts contribute to nation-building. He also reiterated the importance of the Public Service General Orders as a guiding instrument for professional conduct and ethical behaviour within the workplace and the public service as a whole.
As the agency mandated to review and reform the laws of Papua New Guinea, CLRC remains committed to investing in the professional development of its workforce by ensuring officers are well-informed of the public service system and equipped to effectively contribute towards achieving the Commission’s core mandate and strategic objectives.