2.1 This Guideline provides advice to departments regarding the role and function of Victorian Public Service employees who are located in ministerial offices.
2.2. A key purpose of this Guideline is to ensure a clear understanding about the role of a DLO, and the functions that they can and cannot perform.
2.3. At times, the Guideline notes that other Victorian Public Service employees may be located in Ministerial offices. These additional roles may influence the functions and duties performed by a DLO in a given Ministerial office (such as whether a DLO has some supervisory duties).
2.4. Other Victorian Public Service employees that may be located in Ministerial offices include Departmental Liaison Advisers (DLA), and Administration Information Officers (AIO). These roles assist the Minister’s office in an administrative capacity and support DLOs. In some instances, they may report to a DLO (or Senior DLO). Obligations that apply to DLOs under this Guideline also apply to these Victorian Public Service employees. Parts 5 and 6 of this Guideline cover additional information about appropriate duties and activities of Victorian Public Service employees in Ministerial offices.
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