Parkop: public servants must earn their increments

Caption: Governor Parkop inspecting the guard, including members of the Australian police.

By MATTHEW VARI

Wednesday, November 27, 2013 (Midweek Chronicle, PNG)

NCD Governor Powes Parkop made the call during his keynote address at last week's NCD Police Metropolitan Command Awards parade to award selected officers who had served the command with distinction during the year.

The governor referred to the assumption of many in the public service to expect awards and increments as right and not as one that should be earned.

"In our public service in the country, some of the incentives like annual increments are being sought after to a point where they see it as compulsory."

"It is not right that members of the public receive increment as a matter of right."

"It should be something that you work hard for, so if you perform well you get an increment," he said.

He called on the police not to be a part of what he term as a "rubbish culture"- emphasizing that performance to deliver what was required by them was the way to lift the standard way the police was seen in the city and the county.

Parkop called on the officers to improve in their performances in order to be considered the best in their various fields.

"Many of you have not received anything, and its now time for you to step up."

"I as your governor and my colleagues are ready to discuss how we can assist you with the Metropolitan Superintendent, the divisional commander on how we can continue to assist stage the awards in the future."