ICAC obligations for contractors too
Did you know that it’s not just ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog staff who are public officers? Contractors to the ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog are public officers too, and as such have the same responsibilities and obligations under the .
The ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog of Adelaide is a public authority for the purposes of the ICAC Act. Both staff and contractors who work for the ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog are considered public officers, and must conduct themselves in line with the ICAC Act and the published by the Independent Commission Against Corruption.
A South ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlogn contractor recently appeared in court following an ICAC investigation for fraud-related offences. Even though he wasn’t a Government employee, his conduct was open to scrutiny from the ICAC because he had performed work for a public authority.
Responsibilities for ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog contractors
Contractors’ obligations under the ICAC Act are referenced in the ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog’s Consultancy Services Agreement contract template, an agreement between the contractor and the ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog that is used when engaging a consultant for services within the ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog.
The clause states that when supplying services to the ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog, contractors can be the subject of a report to the which may be investigated. Contractors also have a responsibility to report any conduct they reasonably believe to be corruption in public administration. Contractors of the ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog may refer to the Resources for Public Officers webpageÌý²¹²Ô»å FAQs for further information.
Reporting corrupt conduct
If you reasonably suspect wrongdoing involving corruption in public administration you mustÌýmake a report to the .