THE Department of Provincial and Local Level Government Affairs (DPLGA) held its dedication service at the Somare Institute of Leadership and Governance hall last Friday.
With the theme “Year of Commitment in DPLGA”, Minister for Provincial and Local Level Government Affairs Hon. Soroi Marepo Eoe emphasized on the importance of commitment.
“With the Department’s five-year plan, I urge all senior officers and subordinates to align your objectives with the plan and achieve them within the next five-year timeframe.
“Achieving targets within their given time is the way forward for this Department. Do not drag a day’s work to the next day,” Minister Eoe said.
With the country’s 50th anniversary approaching, Minister Eoe challenged divisional heads to get their plans organized and put it into action.
“Produce good concepts that will develop our provinces, districts, local-level governments and wards,” he said.
He reminded officers that effective service delivery at the sub-national levels depended on their commitment toward their jobs.
“In order for our government systems to function, it comes back to us – officers of DPLGA.
“It is our responsibility to ensure that these systems are working so other Departments achieve effective service delivery,” Mr. Eoe stressed.
Secretary Philip Leo concluded by urging officers to read and understand the Organic Law on Provincial and Local Level Governments and the LLG Administration Act.
“These Laws dictates how and where we should do our jobs. Failure to read these Laws will result in poor performance,” he said.
Meanwhile, Secretary Leo urged all staff to be punctual and perform their tasks diligently with accountability.
He said the Public Service General Order 14 and 15 and Special Order 11 require all public servants to ensure timing, attendance and punctuality at work as they affected productivity and work out.
“We have installed computerized clocking system for each of the divisions at the reception, where every staff will have to clock in every morning. They will have to be here before 8am and whoever comes after that, they are considered late and their pay will be cut.
“Staff will have to be punctual and deliver results every day and earn their pay. No public service mentality and culture,” Mr. Leo added.
