Mandate

The main objective of the Advisory committee on the Public service will be to help shape a national institution, geared to excellence, which is distinguished by highly-engaged and highly-skilled people performing critical tasks with a professionalism and efficiency that rivals any organization anywhere.

The Advisory committee will advise the Prime minister and the Clerk of the Privy Council on matters related to the future development of the Public Service of Canada.

In particular, the Advisory committee will advise the Clerk of the Privy Council on matters related to the renewal of the Public service, including:

• recruitment and retention principles, strategies and practices for ensuring continued capacity to deliver excellence in public policy, programs and services;
• the removal of policy and legislative barriers to ensuring a diverse, flexible and adaptable workforce;
• improved development programs for ensuring excellence, leadership and teamwork;
• effective human resource management policies and practices; and
• branding the Public Service as a trusted and innovative institution of national importance.

The committee will meet twice a year, and will produce a report annually which will be annexed to the Clerk's Annual report to the Prime Minister, which is tabled in parliament.