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Chapter 3
Conclusion
3.1
The 2007-08 year was a period of learning and consolidation for ACLEI.
Of significant note was ACLEI's smooth transition to corporate autonomy and the
strengthening of ACLEI's internal governance arrangements. These provide a
solid basis for ACLEI as it continues to build on and refine its assessment and
investigation expertise.
3.2
The committee believes that the Integrity Commissioner has had
sufficient time to gain an informed understanding of the organisation's
immediate resourcing needs as well as the building blocks that need to be put
in place in the near future. It is clear from this Annual Report that those
resourcing needs are not being sufficiently addressed.
3.3
The principal role of this committee is to 'monitor and review the
Integrity Commissioner's performance of his or her functions' and report to
Parliament 'on any matter connected with the performance of the Integrity
Commissioner's functions'.[1]
On this basis the committee urges the Government to review ACLEI's funding as a
matter of priority. The committee believes that current funding levels will not
enable the Integrity Commissioner to fully perform his functions within the
context of an escalating workload.
3.4
The committee commends the Integrity Commissioner, Mr Philip Moss, and
his staff for the expertise, dedication and care that has been brought to the
complex task of establishing a new agency. The committee appreciates the
determination of the Integrity Commissioner to get things 'right' so that ACLEI
can grow from a robust foundation. The committee further commends ACLEI and the
agencies overseen by ACLEI for the productive relationships that they have
jointly fostered.
3.5
The committee congratulates ACLEI on the production of a thorough and
informative Annual Report.
Ms Melissa Parke MP
Chair
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