Functions of the Committee

The Committee shall consist of six (6) members appointed by the Parliament and a quorum of the Committee shall be three (3).

The Committee;

• Shall have responsibility for matters relating to the Public Service Reform generally; and
• Such matters as may be referred to the Committee;
  • By the Minister for Treasury
  • By the Minister for Public Service
  • By the Resolution of the Parliament; and
• To investigate and report to the Parliament on such matters as the Committee considers appropriate.

The Committee has power to appoint sub-committees consisting of two or more of its members and refer to such sub-committees any of the matters which the committee is empowered to consider.

The Committee has power to send for and examine persons, papers and records, to move from place to place and to transact business in public or private sessions and to act during recess.

The Committee Chairman, or, in his absence, a Member of the Committee, may represent the Committee on appropriate National Executive Council Ministerial Committee providing liaison between the Parliament and the Executive in matters relating to Public Service and Public Sector Reform generally.

A Member of the Committee may, with approval of the Speaker, represent Papua New Guinea at International or Regional forums.

Research and Survey and engage Public Service for enhancement, review performance of Public Service and make findings for recommendation to the Public Service Minister, the Cabinet and the National Parliament.

Any other findings that will contribute towards improvement of Public Services performances and productivity.

Committee Members