Administration

The Administration Unit’s main function is to provide support to the other Units within the Attorney General’s Chambers. The Unit co-ordinates all operational matters to ensure the efficient performance of Chambers.

As illustrated in the chart below, the Permanent Secretary serves as the Head of Unit with eight (8) staff members including:- an Accountant, a Human Resource Officer, an Assistant Accountant, a Clerk, a Clerk/Typist, a Receptionist and an Office Assistant/Driver.  The position of Senior Executive Officer is currently unfunded.

GENERAL STAFF MEETING

During June, 2018 the staff of Chambers participated in its first general staff meeting. The purpose of the meeting was a general orientation of all staff to the strategic priorities of Chambers. It also provided an opportunity for sensitization of the current work programmes of each Department. The meeting also served as an avenue for the Attorney General and Permanent Secretary to have one on one interface with all staff of the Departments. The staff of Chambers also benefitted from a presentation from the Department of Public Service on Government’s promotion policy.

STAFF RETREAT

During October 2018, a general staff retreat was held for all staff of the Attorney General’s Chambers; the event was twofold and entailed a capacity building sessions for all staff and thereafter an Awards Ceremony.
Facilitator Mr. Noorani Azeez presented on the following topics:

1. Applying the 5 factors of a strong work ethic - This topic introduced participants to the key factors that comprise a strong work ethic and when applied, unlocks higher levels of accountability and productivity.
    
2. Understanding the elements of high performance teams - This module enabled team members to have a better grasp of their leadership talents and unleash their individual strengths through a practical look at current leadership practices that work.
    
3. Resolving conflict using emotional intelligence techniques - Participants were able to identify the ways they may be contributing to workplace conflict and strategies they could apply to manage interpersonal conflict.
    
4. Effective Communication - This topic gave participants the opportunity to improve the critical communication skills of listening, asking questions and being aware of nonverbal messages. Participants also learned about the six elements of our communication with others.

Chambers also offered the following Awards to its staff for 2018:

1. Employee of the Year Award – 2018 (Chambers general award)
2. Most Improved Employee – 2018 (Departmental)
3. Special Awards –  (Departmental)
4. Retiree Award