s.23Political pressure from Members of Legislative Assembly
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Section 23Part 5 — Head of Civil Service

Political pressure from Members of Legislative Assembly

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If, at any time, the Head of the Civil Service is of the opinion that political pressure is being placed on a chief officer, or a person with delegated authority from the chief officer, by a Member of the Legislative Assembly other than a Minister or Official Member, the Head of the Civil Service shall advise the Premier or the Leader of the Opposition, as the case may be, of his concerns and request that the Premier or the Leader of the Opposition, discuss the matter with the Member concerned.
If, following the actions required by subsection (1), the Head of the Civil Service is still of the opinion that political pressure is being placed on a chief officer, or a person with delegated authority from the chief officer, by a Member of the Legislative Assembly other than a Minister or Official Member, the Head of the Civil Service shall advise the Governor of his concerns who, after consultation with the Premier, or the Leader of the Opposition, as the case may be, may issue an instruction to the relevant Member to desist and the Member shall do so.

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