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"But it is only recently that we have recognised the importance of a formalised approach to help us achieve our aim," he noted.

"The Efficiency Unit has integrated long-standing practices and various public sector reform initiatives into a new unified management framework.

"This booklet explains the framework and how it affects the way we work. It also describes the aims, principles and values of the public sector; where responsibilities lie for putting these into practice; and the key management tasks that must be addressed."

applied:

The four principles which underpin this framework are:

* Being accountable

* Living within our means

* Managing for performance

* Developing our culture of service

To help civil servants deliver their various tasks, the following values are

Openness

Expertise

Commitment

Partnership

Effectiveness

Integrity

Foresight

Leadership

Efficiency

Courtesy

Propriety

Responsiveness

Mr Footman said: "These values apply in varying degrees to every area of government activities. Departments must make clear to their staff how these values apply in their particular areas of activities, in support of their departmental missions.

"The set of values highlighted in the booklet are not exhaustive. Departments

are encouraged to identify their own set of working values to supplement these.

"We are developing strategies to help further establish the ideals and the new framework set out in this booklet and shall be working closely with departments in their efforts to give better service to the community," he added.

End/Friday, July 28, 1995