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Integrity Committee

WHAT IS AN INTEGRITY COMMITTEE?

Integrity Committee (IC) is an internal institutional committee meant to institutionalize the prevention of corruption for the purposes of enhancing integrity and transparency.

WHEN WAS IT FORMED?

The PSPF IC was formed in 2006. It was one of the eight (8) Institutions that was taken on Board on a trial basis to fight Corruption in the Institutions. The other Institutions included: Ministry of Lands, Zambia Police (ZP), Ndola City Council (NCC), Lusaka City Council (LCC), Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA), Immigration Department and Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC). The selection of these Institutions was based on the National Governance baseline survey report findings.

WHAT IS THE MAIN OBJECTIVE OF PSPF IC?

The objective of the IC programme is to spearhead and facilitate the process of preventing corruption in best practices in liaison with various departments and units within the Fund.

HOW ARE THE MEMBERS SELECTED AND COMPOSITION?

Members of the IC are appointed from the Senior and middle Management staff of the Fund by the Chief Executive Officer on behalf of the Secretary to the Cabinet. These individual members of staff are tasked with the role of taking steps to prevent corruption within the Fund.

The PSPF IC consist of Seven members namely, The Chairperson, Three Secretaries and three other committee members. Currently, the composition is drawn from middle and senior management level within the Fund.

The role of the IC Members

The role of the IC members is to:

-To take steps in the prevention of corruption within the Institution.

-They are also responsible for enhancing integrity through various reform measure.

-Facilitating the development and internalization of the Code of Ethics within the Fund.

-Receiving, considering, and providing redress on all complaints emanating from within and outside the Fund relating to ethical issues and hindrances to efficient and effective service delivery.

THE ROLE OF THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER –CEO?

-Appointment of IC members / Focal Point Person / Secretariat on behalf of STC.

-Ensure that IC prepares and submits the ACPAP by 30th December preceding the Implementation year.

-Monitor ACPAP implementation

Ensure timely submission of quarterly reports by IC.

HOW CAN WE CONTACT THE PSPF IC?

Any Corrupt activities can be reported to:

Integrity Committee – 232705-8 or the Anti-Corruption Commission.

Reports may also be made in person, by letter or Suggestion box at PSPF Headquaters.