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ANTI-CORRUPTION EFFORTS
FIRST REGIONAL LAW ENFORCEMENTANTI CORRUPTION CONFERENCE
JAMAICA March 22-23, 2011
Maya CreoleGarinagu
East Indian
Mestizo
North Americans
ChineseMennonite
Established in 1922
Has responsibility to appoint public officers, set a code of conduct, fixing salaries and managing public service in general
employees
Types of employees: PE, contract and open vote
1997 – first set of Regulations
2001- Services Commission Regulations enacted
Prevention of Corruption in Public Life Act (Ch. 12) 2008
Prevention of Corruption Act (Ch. 105) updated 2007
Finance and Audit Act (Ch. 15) 2007
Ombudsman Act (Ch. )
Interception of Communication ( Act 2010 )
Services Commission Regulations 2001
Has not ratified any international convention
Complaint madeInvestigation initiatedComplainant informed in writing (with
evidence of allegation where necessary) – May be suspended by HOD
After investigation, if action is contemplated, officer must be informed in writing
Matter to be taken before the Services Commission for review/decision
Officer can have his attorney present
Commission/Officer may call such witnesses as are necessary to establish case
At conclusion of hearing, officer to be notified of outcome, penalty imposed, right to appeal
Criminal proceedings not a bar to disciplinary proceedings
If officer pleas or is found guilty
Commission to take into consideration court’s findings
Lack of resourcesHumanFinancial TechnicalLegalWhistle blowing legislation Witness protection
Establishment of Complaints Unit within the Officer of Governance
Enactment of legislation relating to financing of election campaigns
Ratification of international ConventionsPublic Awareness Campaigns
Q U E S T I O N S/ C O M M E N T S ???
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