2003/04 – 2005/06 SERVICE PLAN Public Service Employee Relations Commission

Consistency with Government Strategic Plan

The Commission’s goals indirectly link to all of the government’s priorities because a strong, efficient and effective public service is the foundation upon which the government carries out its priorities and meets its objectives.

The goals of the Commission link directly to the government’s direction of operating in an “innovative, enterprising, results-oriented and accountable manner”. The vision and goals of the Commission are consistent with, and contribute to, the managerial principles established in the British Columbia Government — Strategic Plan, particularly the principles requiring “high standards of accountability, consultation and ethics”, “focused and efficient delivery of government services” and “an innovative and goal-oriented public service”. The Commission is committed to ensuring accountability and excellence in service at all levels in the governance and management of HR in the public service.

Deregulation

The Commission’s Service Plan specifically addresses the goal of deregulation. Several objectives involve a review and examination of current HR policies and practices with the goal of streamlining processes to add value to clients and make processes more efficient and effective. HR legislation and policies will be reviewed with a goal of a one-third reduction in regulatory requirements by June 2004.