Government and Public Sector Terminology

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accountable

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being answerable for the actions you take

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advisory body

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group that advises on policy

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appraisal

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a system to review personal performance against job requirements

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audit

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to check that finances are being correctly used, standards met

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back office services

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functions required to run the organisation, eg payroll

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cabinet

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the Prime Minister’s ‘board’ of senior Members of Parliament

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central taxation

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taxes raised through central government

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CEO

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Chief Executive Officer

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CPD

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Continuous Professional Development

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civil servant

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non-political government worker