1. ANTI-CORRUPTION EFFORTS FIRST REGIONAL LAW ENFORCEMENT ANTI CORRUPTION CONFERENCE JAMAICA March 22-23, 2011

5. Maya Creole Garinagu East Indian Mestizo North Americans Chinese Mennonite

6. Established in 1922 Has responsibility to appoint public officers, set a code of conduct, fixing salaries and managing public service in general employees Types of employees: PE, contract and open vote 1997 – first set of Regulations 2001- Services Commission Regulations enacted

7. Prevention of Corruption in Public Life Act ( Ch. 12 ) 2008 Prevention of Corruption Act (Ch. 105) updated 2007 Finance and Audit Act (Ch. 15) 2007 Ombudsman Act (Ch. ) Interception of Communication ( Act 2010 ) Services Commission Regulations 2001 Has not ratified any international convention

8. Complaint made Investigation initiated Complainant informed in writing (with evidence of allegation where necessary) – May be suspended by HOD After investigation, if action is contemplated, officer must be informed in writing Matter to be taken before the Services Commission for review/decision Officer can have his attorney present

9. Commission/Officer may call such witnesses as are necessary to establish case At conclusion of hearing, officer to be notified of outcome, penalty imposed, right to appeal Criminal proceedings not a bar to disciplinary proceedings If officer pleas or is found guilty Commission to take into consideration court’s findings

10. Lack of resources Human Financial Technical Legal Whistle blowing legislation Witness protection

11. Establishment of Complaints Unit within the Officer of Governance Enactment of legislation relating to financing of election campaigns Ratification of international Conventions Public Awareness Campaigns

12. Q U E S T I O N S/ C O M M E N T S ???