| (1) The general objects of the Institute shall be
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| (a) to develop through training, knowledge skills, and behavior in public officers, which are necessary for the effective performance of their official duties ; | | |
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| (b) to organize training courses in the fields of management and public administration ; | | |
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| (c) to award Certificates and diplomas in connection with training courses, held by the Institute ; | | |
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| (d) to develop a competent cadre of supervisory and support staff throughout the public service to ensure efficient and effective administration at all levels ; | | |
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| (e) to make available to the Government and the country, the services of specialists in the various functional areas of management, for advice, consultancy and special assignments; | | |
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| (f) to assist public sector agencies in reviewing and improving their organizational management systems; | | |
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| (g) to undertake consultancy assignments ; | | |
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| (h) to provide a forum for critical appraisal and modification of management and organizational theories and practices and public administration systems | | |
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| (i) to assist public sector organizations in management development, establishment of work norms determination of compensation systems and generally improve their productivity ; | | |
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| (j) to actively collaborate with other organizations groups and individuals in management training, research and related activities in Sri Lanka and abroad; | | |
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| (k) to represent the Institute before appropriate national and international bodies and conferences ; | | |
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| (1) to sponsor and hold conferences and seminars, and publish books and magazines in connection with management and public administration with the assistance of approved national or international organizations where necessary ; | | |
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| (m) to disseminate information on the functions and activities of the Institute to the public and relevant institutions. | | |
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Sri Lanka Consolidated Acts