Financial Management of Parliament Act, 2009 (Act No. 10 of 2009)

Chapter 2 : Oversight, Executive Authority and Administration of Act

Part 3 : Administration of Act

8. Performance of Accounting Officer

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(1)The Executive Authority and the Accounting Officer must conclude a written performance agreement for the Accounting Officer annually.

 

(2)The performance agreement referred to in subsection (1) must—
(a)be concluded within a reasonable time after the Accounting Officer is employed and thereafter within one week after the start of each financial year;
(b)specify performance standards linked to the objectives and targets of Parliament’s performance plan for the financial year;
(c)provide for an annual assessment of the Accounting Officer’s performance by the Executive Authority; and
(d)specify the consequences of sub-standard performance.

 

(3)The provisions of this Act conferring responsibilities on the Accounting Officer are part of the performance agreement of an Accounting Officer.

 

(4)The annual assessment of the Accounting Officer’s performance must take cognisance of the audit report on the annual financial statements of Parliament.