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Article 1: The Institute of
Public Administration is a scientific entity
which has its administrative and financial
autonomy, and shall be attached to the
Minister of Civil Service.
Article 2: The location of the
Institute shall be in Muscat, and the
establishment of branches in different parts
of the Sultanate may be possible.
Article 3: The Institute aims at
fulfilling the following tasks:
1. Raising the standard of performance and
efficiency of Omani officials at different
levels and to train these officials
theoretically and practically through
sustained
scientific training programmes.
2. Increasing administrative awareness
necessary for developing administrative
standards and improving efficiency and
raising productivity.
3. Conducting scientific (theoretical and
field) research and rendering consultancy
service to ministries, public organizations
and public corporations with the purpose of
helping them to solve their problems in the
area of public administration.
4. Strengthening relations in the field of
public administration between the Sultanate
of Oman and other similar institutions at
the regional, Arabic and international
levels.
5. Undertaking the responsibility of
publication, documentation and collection of
administrative information.
Article 4: To achieve its
objectives, the Institute shall have the
following responsibilities:-
1. Preparation and implementation of General
and Specific training programmes for the
different administrative levels and provide
positive knowledge of the methods and
techniques of modern administration.
2. Preparation and implementation of
languages and computer programmes designed
for public service employees.
3. Preparation and implementation of
preparatory programmes for the new graduates
before they are qualified to join the civil
services.
4. Making necessary arrangements for the
collection and organization of
administrative information systems and
keeping of administrative documents of the
Sultanate.
5. Issuing of publications, periodicals,
researches and studies related to the
Institute's activities.
6. Establishing a specialized library in the
area of administrative sciences and other
fields related to the activities of the
Institute and to make it accessible to
readers and researchers.
7. Organizing conferences and
seminars/symposiums in order to do research
in various administrative problems and to
work out practical recommendations for
solving these problems.
8. Participation in international
conferences discussing administrative
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Article 5: The Institute shall
have a Board of Directors which shall
shoulder the responsibility of
administration and supervision of the
Institute's activities and to develop its
work procedures and shall take appropriate
decisions necessary for carrying out its
objectives. In accordance with the
provisions of this
1 decree the Board of Directors shall be
responsible for:
1. designing the general policy of the
Institute and following its execution.
2. preparing the internal regulations
pertaining to technical, financial and
administrative affairs of the Insitute and
they also have the responsibility of taking
the necessary steps to achieve its
objectives.
3. preparing the rules and regulations for
filling of academic staff posts and
preparing job descriptions for them and
specifying the duties and responsibilities
of staff
members and all matters relating to staff
affairs.
4. approving the annual budget plan in close
co-ordination with the competent financial
authorities.
5. awarding certificates to successful
candidates in the special programmes
designed by the Institute in accordance with
the provisions of this decree.
6. reviewing the periodical reports on the
activities of the Institue and its financial
status.
Article 6: The Board of Directors
may delegate part of its responsibilities to
its Chairman.
Article 7: The Board of Directors
shall be of:
| - The
Minister of Civil Service |
Chairman |
| - The
Under Secretary of the Ministry of
Education and Youth for Education
Affairs |
Member |
| - The
Under Secretary of the Ministry of
Labour and Vocational Training. Member |
Member |
| - The
Under Secretary of the Ministry of Civil
Service |
Member |
| -
Representative of Sultan Qaboos
University (official status not less
than Director General). |
Member |
| -
Representative, Ministry of Finance and
Economy (official status not less than
Director General). |
Member |
| -
Director General, Institue of Public
Administration. |
Member
& Secretary |
Article 8: The Board of Directors
shall meet at least once every three months
and the meeting may be convened according to
work requirements. The Chairman of the Board
shall take the responsibility of despatching
notices for convening meetings. The notice
for the meeting must include the agenda. A
meeting shall be rendered invalid unless
properly attended by the majority of members
including the chairman. Decision shall be
made by the majority votes of the members
present. In case of an impasse due to an
even number of votes, the chairman's vote
shall be the deciding one.
Article 9: The Chairman of the
Board represents the lnstitute in its
various contacts with other bodies and shall
have the power of the head of organization
in connection with the responsibilities laid
down by the rules and regulations.
Article 10: The Institute shall
have a Director General. The decision of his
appointment shall be issued by the Chairman
of the Board of Directors.
Article 11. The academic staff
body of the Institute shall consist of
consultants, experts, lecturers and
researchers. The Board of Directors may add
other titles to these posts.
Article 12: The Institute shall
work to realize its objectives through
the following main departments:-
1. Training Department
2. Research Department
3. Consultancy Department
4. Administrative Information Department
5. Administrative and Financial Affairs
Department
Evey department shall be composed of a
number of sections according to the nature
of work as prescribed by the internal
regulations.
The Board of Directors may establish other
departments or consolidate a particular
department in accordance with the
needs/requirements.
Article 13: The Institute may
design specialized, preparatory programmes
in the area of administrative
development.The Board of Directors shall
specify admission requirements, course
content for research, training programmes,
system of examination and certificates to be
awarded to successful candidates.
Article 14: The Institute shall have
a special budget to be attached to the
national budget of the county.
Article 15: The sources of revenue of
the Institute shall consist of the
following:-
1. Allocations specified in the national
budget of the country.
2. Training charges which may be decided by
the Board of Directors.
3. Research and consultation fees.
4. Sale of publications and periodicals
issued by the Institute.
5. Gifts, grants and other contributions
given to the Insitute by regional, Arabic
and international organizations.
The Board of Directors shall determine its
acceptance in coordination with the relevant
government organizations.
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