A Path Forward: Annex E—0. Signature Page

INSTRUMENT OF DELEGATION OF HUMAN RESOURCES AUTHORITIES FOR THE OMBUDSMAN AND THE OFFICE OF THE OMBUDSMAN FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF NATIONAL DEFENCE AND THE CANADIAN FORCES (DND-CF OMBUDSMAN)

I, __________, Deputy Minister of National Defence, pursuant to the powers vested in me by the Financial Administration Act, the Federal Public Sector Labour Relations Act, the Public Service Employment Act, the Treasury Board Directive on Claims and Ex gratia Payments, and other related Treasury Board policies, hereby delegate the following signing authorities for civilian Public Service employees:

• Section 1. Labour Relations, Human Rights, and Political Activities – dated yyyy-mm-dd
• Section 2. Management of Executive Services – dated yyyy-mm-dd
• Section 3. Classification – dated yyyy-dd-mm
• Section 4. Compensation and Benefits – dated yyyy-mm-dd
• Section 5. Employee Performance, Learning, Development and Recognition – dated yyyyy-mm-dd
• Section 6. Staffing – dated yyyy-mm-dd
• Section 7. Workforce Adjustment – dated yyyy-mm-dd

Notes applicable to each matrix are found at the end of each matrix.

The following directions apply:

This instrument supersedes all other instruments and minutes of delegation on these matters.

Positions identified by the levels of delegation within the instrument are authorized to exercise the powers, functions and duties related to human resources activities listed therein. Any person officially appointed by the incumbent’s superior in writing, in an acting capacity, would also carry authority to exercise delegation for duration of the assignment, provided he or she has undertaken the training specified as a condition of delegation. These authorities may not be sub-delegated.

By virtue of the Ministerial Directives Respecting the Ombudsman for the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces, the Ombudsman shall be independent from the management and chain of command of the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces, and shall report and be accountable directly to the Minister of National Defence. The Ombudsman and managers to whom authorities have been delegated shall exercise their delegated authorities in accordance with the applicable statutes and regulations, collective agreements, terms and conditions of employment, Defence Administrative Orders and Directives, and memoranda of understanding relating to the exercise of authorities concluded by the Ombudsman and the Deputy Minister.

Specific directions with respect to each functional area are identified at the beginning of each matrix

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Deputy Minister                                                                                                     Date