ICAC obligations for contractors too
Did you know that it’s not just ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ staff who are public officers? Contractors to the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ are public officers too, and as such have the same responsibilities and obligations under the .
The ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide is a public authority for the purposes of the ICAC Act. Both staff and contractors who work for the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ 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 ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥n 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 ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ contractors
Contractors’ obligations under the ICAC Act are referenced in the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥â€™s Consultancy Services Agreement contract template, an agreement between the contractor and the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ that is used when engaging a consultant for services within the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥.
The clause states that when supplying services to the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥, 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 ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ 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 .