The purpose of this Act is to promote and uphold a State sector system that—
(a) is imbued with the spirit of service to the community; and
(b) operates in the collective interests of government; and
(c) maintains appropriate standards of integrity and conduct; and
(d) maintains political neutrality; and
(e) is supported by effective workforce and personnel arrangements; and
(f) meets good-employer obligations; and
(g) is driven by a culture of excellence and efficiency; and
(h) fosters a culture of stewardship.
Section 1A: inserted, on 18 July 2013, by section 5 of the State Sector Amendment Act 2013 (2013 No 49).