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SECTION I - OVERVIEW

Management Representation Statement

I submit for tabling in Parliament, the 2007-2008 Report on Plans and Priorities (RPP) for the Public Appointments Commission Secretariat.

This document has been prepared based on the reporting principles contained in the Guide for the Preparation of Part III of the 2007-2008 Estimates: Reports on Plans and Priorities and Departmental Performance Reports:

  • It adheres to the specific reporting requirements outlined in the Treasury Board Secretariat guidance;
  • It is based on the department’s Strategic Outcome and Program Activity Architecture that were approved by the Treasury Board;
  • It presents consistent, comprehensive, balanced and reliable information;
  • It provides a basis of accountability for the results achieved with the resources and authorities entrusted to it; and 
  • It reports finances based on approved planned spending numbers from the Treasury Board Secretariat.

Danielle Labonté
A/Executive Director


Summary Information


Strategic Outcome: To ensure fair and competency-based processes are in place for the recruitment and selection of qualified individuals for Governor-in-Council appointments across agencies, boards, commissions and Crown corporations.

The Public Appointments Commission Secretariat was created by Order in Council on April 21, 2006. The Secretariat was created to prepare the ground for the establishment of the Public Appointments Commission, whose mandate is described in the Federal Accountability Act.

The Commission and its Secretariat are within the portfolio of the Prime Minister, reflecting the prerogative of the Prime Minister with respect to Governor-in-Council appointments

Financial Resources (thousands of dollars)


2007-2008 2008-2009 2009-2010
$1,074 $1,074 $1,074

Human Resources (full-time equivalents)


2007-2008 2008-2009 2009-2010
4 4 4

Departmental Priorities


Priority Statement Type
1. Support the Commission Ongoing
2. Build the organization New
3. Develop and implement the code of practice New
4. Monitor, audit and report out Ongoing

Departmental Plans and Priorities

Planning environment

The Secretariat was created in order to support the government in achieving its objective of a more open, transparent and competency-based selection process for Governor-in-Council appointments to agencies, boards, commissions and Crown corporations. The Secretariat will continue to lay the groundwork in preparation for the establishment of the Public Appointments Commission, which is provided for in the Federal Accountability Act.

Support the Commission
Once commissioners have been appointed, the Secretariat will provide policy and operational support to the chair and members.

Build the organization
In support of the Commission, the Secretariat will continue to work on the establishment of its organizational structure, the drafting of necessary job descriptions and, when appropriate, the initiation of recruitment processes for these jobs.

Develop and implement the code of practice
The development and implementation of a code of practice for Governor-in-Council appointments are key early deliverables. The Secretariat will continue to research best practices, conduct literature reviews and prepare advice to guide the development and implementation of the code of practice. The Secretariat will also continue its consultations with federal departments, agencies, boards, commissions and Crown corporations, and with other levels of governments in Canada and abroad.

The Secretariat will also develop operational guidelines tailored to the special needs of the different organizations involved in Governor–in-Council appointments.

Monitor, audit and report out
The Federal Accountability Act requires the Commission to monitor the application of the code of practice, audit related activities, and provide the Prime Minister with an annual report which will be tabled in both Houses of Parliament. The role of the Commission is to ensure selection processes within federal organizations are efficient and respect the intent and principles of the code of practice. It also needs to ensure organizations are in a position to meet the needs of the Governor in Council with regard to the timeliness and integrity of the selection process.

The Secretariat will develop a performance management framework and establish the appropriate reporting procedures required to gather the necessary data for the preparation of the annual report.