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Senior Civil Service in the Danish Government Sector. OECD Expert Meeting Paris, October 6, 2003. Senior Civil Service in the Danish Government Sector. Scope of senior management Recruitment Appointments, contracts, mandate Performance assessment, pay
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Senior Civil Service in the Danish Government Sector OECD Expert Meeting Paris, October 6, 2003
Senior Civil Service in the Danish Government Sector • Scope of senior management • Recruitment • Appointments, contracts, mandate • Performance assessment, pay • Management policy in the Danish State (promotion, career, mobility, training).
Top management level e.g. Permanent Secretary Intermediate leaders e.g. Assistant Permanent Secretary Direct leader e.g. Head of Division Employees e.g. Head of Section, Clarks, Policemen 1. Scope of senior management
1. Scope of senior management Level Central level (De)central level Local level Institution The Department The Agency Local Office Example Ministry of Taxation Central Customs and Customs and Tax Region Tax Administration Top-management Permanent Secretary Director General Regional Director Deputy Permanent Director/ Secretary Assistant Director Wage Bracket 40 - 42 38 – 39 37 - 38 38 – 39 37-38
2. Recruitment • All recruitment in the Danish Government Sector is based on open position • All position is published on the internet (www.job-i-staten.dk) • Top mangers are appointed by HM the Queen on basis of a recommendation from a special executive group (Regeringens topchefudvalg) • Recruitment base • Internal 55 pct. • Other government institution 28 pct. • External 18 pct.
3. Appointment, contracts, mandate • Normally top-managers are appointed to the position in fixed term (åremålsansættelse) • The fixed term is for 3 – 6 years. Prolonging – maximum 3 years • A contracts normally include: • agreement on a position after the fixed term • a bonus during the fixed term (maximum 25 pct. of the salary on a permanent position • a bonus after fulfilled term
4. Payment of top-managers Level Number of Wage indication persons Basic pay Pension Permanent bonus Variable bonus 42 6 773.000 154.170 486.500 86.500 41 36 690.300 122.940 225.000 48.580 40 33 644.800 110.660 214.440 50.300 39 263 555.390 91.500 183.400 58.900 38 966 514.100 78.700 108.600 47.300 37 2.035 463.000 65.600 74.500 41.500 All salary is in DKK. 1 DKK = 7,4 EUR
The Parliament Proposal on the State Budget State Budget Dialog on the budget The Minister Different Ministries e.g. Ministry of Justice Ministry of Finance (on behalf of the Government) Annual Report Contracts The State Institution Internal Contracts New pay systems 4. Performance Assessment - concept of controlling
5. Management policy 2003 • Definition on good management • Maintaining progress by focusing on results • Securing holistic thinking via strategic clarity • Securing development via an interest in people • Securing good future management via recruitment • Development managerial talent before taking on a managerial position • Diversity – also among managers • All managers can and should development their managerial skills • Manager for a period • Flexible framework for management • Managerial responsibility