- Public sector body Heads are responsible for taking appropriate action to ensure that their public sector bodies observe the conventions during the caretaker period.
- Public sector body Heads need to be familiar with the caretaker conventions. However, any queries they may have as to the operation of the conventions in any particular case are to be referred to the DPC Secretary or the contact listed below.
- To ensure the consistent application of caretaker conventions within public sector bodies, public sector bodies should appoint one or two senior officers to be the initial contact for caretaker enquiries.
- Public sector bodies intending to develop their own supplementary guidance and/or policies on the caretaker conventions are asked to please consult the Office of the General Counsel, DPC, before issuing such material.
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