Ethics and Accountabilities
Chief Executives Statement of Ethics and Accountabilities
The Ambulance Service of NSW Chief Executive is responsible to the Director-General NSW Health for corporate, clinical and public sector governance systems and outcomes. The Chief Executive also has responsibilities in relation to the Ambulance Advisory Council and other key stakeholders on specific governance matters.
The Chief Executive observes and complies with the Code of Conduct of NSW Health and the Code of Conduct of the Ambulance Service of NSW together with specific directives from the Director-General.
The Chief Executive also abides by conduct, independence and good governance principles as well as key Chief Executive accountabilities.
Chief Executive performance is reviewed by the Director General NSW Health in accordance with the Chief Executive employment contract.
Effective governance requires the Chief Executive to engage the stakeholders listed below. The relationship will formally address reporting requirements, obligations and accountabilities.
Key Stakeholders
Stakeholders Relationships |
Relationship Engagement |
CE Involvement Direct/Indirect |
Frequency |
| NSW Health > Minister for Health > Director General |
Legislation Employment Contract | Direct | At all times |
| Ambulance Service Advsiory Council | Legislation charter | Direct | As required by charter |
| Area Executive Staff | Staff employment contracts Delegation of authority |
Direct | At all times |
| Staff |
Vision, Direction Setting and Standards (Note: Executive members have operational responsibility for staff) |
Direct and Indirect | At all times |
| Governance Committees | Charter | Direct | As required by charter |
| Management Committees | Charter | Delegated executive | At all times |
| Unions | Communications strategy | Delegated executive | At all times |
Other Key Stakeholders
Stakeholders
Relationships
|
Relationship
Engagement
|
CE
Involvement
Direct/Indirect |
Frequency
|
| Patients and carers | Communications strategy | Delegated executive | At all times |
| Community | Communications strategy | Delegated executive | At all times |
| Media | Communications strategy | Delegated executive | At all times |
| Other Area Chief Executives |
No formal engagement | Dept of Health forums | At all times |
| Politicians | Communications strategy | Delegated executive | At all times |
As part of Ambulance’s commitment to the highest standard of conduct, the Board members and the Executive team adopted a Code of Ethical Behaviour as a guide to carrying out their duties and responsibilities. The Code covers such matters as: responsibilities to the community; compliance with laws and regulations; and ethical responsibilities.