Governance framework signed

Organisational Performance Agreements (OPAs) and Charters for the Service Chiefs and Group Heads have been signed by CDF Gen Peter Cosgrove and Secretary Dr Allan Hawke.

The Charters are an important component of the Defence governance framework and formalise individual accountabilities between each of the Service Chiefs and Group Heads and the Secretary and CDF.

They will be reviewed again in September 2003, or earlier if required, to ensure alignment with Government direction.

The Organisational Performance Agreements (OPAs) establish the performance targets and the level of product delivery for each of the Services and Groups. OPAs complement the balanced scorecard and reflect customer services, people matters, business processes, and other ownership issues, such as budgeted financial performance, strategic asset management, public relations, and corporate citizenship. They are reviewed and signed annually to ensure the information is up to date and the targets are realistic.

Copies of each of the Charters are available for viewing on the Senior Defence Committee’s website.