Annual Report of the Merit Protection Commissioner
The Honourable Kevin Rudd MP
Prime Minister
Parliament House
CANBERRA ACT 2600
Dear Prime Minister
I am pleased to present the Merit Protection Commissioner’s report for the period 1 July 2007 to 30 June 2008 as part of the Australian Public Service Commissioner’s annual report required by section 51 of the Public Service Act 1999.
This report is prepared in accordance with the guidelines approved on behalf of the Parliament by the Joint Committee of Public Accounts and Audit as required by subsection 51(2) of the Public Service Act 1999. In accordance with the provisions of the Public Service Act 1999 detailing the administrative arrangements to support the performance of the Merit Protection Commissioner’s functions, some of the required information is published within the Australian Public Service Commissioner’s annual report.
In presenting you with the report on the activities of the Merit Protection Commissioner I would like to pay tribute to Mr Boris Budak who acted in the role for the first five months of this period and, made a significant contribution to this function over many years. After an APS career spanning some 48 years, he advised of his intent to retire from the Australian Public Service early in the new financial year. I also take this opportunity to express my thanks to the staff of the Australian Public Service Commission for their assistance.
Yours sincerely
Annwyn Godwin
October 2008Notes
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