When will the Public Sector Reform Act 2010 come into operation?
The operative provisions of the Public Sector Reform Act 2010 commence on proclamation. Part 2 (which establishes the independent office of the Public Sector Commissioner and deals with a range of other amendments) will be proclaimed on 1 December 2010. Part 3 (which contains the amendments dealing with the disciplinary process) will come into effect on 28 March 2011. This later date for commencement of Part 3 is intended to allow officers of agencies the opportunity to familiarise themselves with the new processes. [Return to Top] What will be the role of the Public Sector Commissioner The management functions previously exercised by the Minister responsible for administration of the PSMA and the functions previously exercised by the Commissioner for Public Sector Standards are effectively amalgamated to form the new position of Public Sector Commissioner. This will enable an integrated and co-ordinated approach to all areas of management and administration of the sector. The Public S
