NATIONAL COUNCIL OF PROVINCES
INTERNAL QUESTION
QUESTIONS FOR WRITTEN REPLY
30 OCTOBER 2009
145. Mr. T D Harris (DA-WC) to ask the Minister for the Public Service and
Administration:
Whether he or his department intends to introduce legislation for the
creation of a single
public service; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, (a)
why, (b) when will the
legislation be introduced and (c) what are the further relevant details?
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REPLY
Yes, we will introduce a Bill as a product of the debate on the Single
Public Service.
(a) The tabling of the Bill will introduce a dispensation in Public
Administration wherein there will be a harmonization of systems and
policies to provide for a seamless arrangement in the provision of services
across the three spheres of Government.
(b) The Bill will be introduced in 2010.
(c) Further relevant details will be provided as soon as it becomes
necessary to do so.