Chairman for the Public Service Commission, Mr Josefa Serulagilagi says the performance agreement focuses on the framework set out in each of the Ministries Annual Corporate Plan of the diverse range of activities carried out during the year and how these activities contribute to the objectives of each Ministerial portfolio during the Permanent Secretaries term in office.

Mr Serulagilagi said the most important aspect of the Annual Corporate Plans is that each plan is directly linked to the Peoples Charter for Change Peace and Progress (PCCP) and the Roadmap FOR Sustainable Socio-Economic Development and Democracy (RSSED) which guides Governments overall direction in pursuance of developmental activities and provision of a whole range of social and economic services.

He said these accountabilities are aimed at prioritizing the delivery and quality of public goods and services and ensures that public funds and resources are used in an accountable, transparent and efficient manner.

At the end of each year, PSC reviews the performance of each of the Permanent Secretaries.

The signing is an annual event that takes place at the first quarter of each new  year.

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Four Permanent Secretaries signed their 2010 performance agreement at the Public Service Commission today.

The four Permanent Secretaries are PS Forest and Fisheries, Mr Viliame Naupoto, PS Works and Transport, Mr Cama Tuiloma, and PS Industry and Trade, Mrs Saipora Mataikabara and PS Local Government  Mrs Taina Tagicakibau.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
The agreement which is signed each year between the Permanent Secretaries of the various ministries and the Chairman for the Public Service Commission is based on the framework that is set in their individual ministries Annual Corporate Plan on the various activities of the Ministry and how the daily outputs contribute to the Ministries overall goal during the Permanent Secretaries contract.

The Chairman for the Commission, Mr Josefa Serulagilagi said each Ministry’s Annual Corporate Plan is linked to the Roadmap for Democracy and Sustainable Socio- Economic Development and is intended to guide the Ministries in implementing Government’s priorities.

Mr Serulagilagi urged all Permanent Secretaries to strengthen their commitment towards ensuring greater efficiency and service delivery within the civil service and as well as making significant contributions towards the achievement of a “ Better Fiji for All.”