Message from the Chairman Statutory
Authorities Service Commission
On the occasion of Public Service Day
2019
It is
an honour for me, a seasoned public officer and
Chairman of the Statutory Authorities Service Commission (SASC), to extend
congratulations to the Public Officers of Trinidad and Tobago and all countries
of the world on the occasion of Public Service Day 2019.
June
23, annually has been declared by the United Nations as Public Service Day and has been celebrated by member states since
2003. The purpose for setting aside this day was to provide an opportunity to celebrate
the value and virtue of public service to the community; highlights the
contribution of public service in the development process; recognizes the work
of public servants, and encourages young people to pursue careers in the public
sector.
The UN
highlighted the following:
1.
“No nation runs without the
constant and determined work of the people who live there and strive every day
with a sense of service to the public. While not everyone serves this purpose,
those who do are notable for their dedication, and the changes their efforts
make in our lives every day. Public Service Day reminds us of
the importance of public service, and the people who dedicate themselves every
day to the success of their nation.”
2.
“To engage in public service is to
work to improve fundamental human rights, such as access to water, homes, and
medical treatment. Those who work with Volunteer Fire Departments and Ambulance
Corps are involved in providing services like these, and aiding the security of
our homes and ourselves every day. Without them, our cities and towns would not
be nearly as safe, and there would be no one to respond when danger calls.”
Today,
I would want to especially single out the management and staff of the SASC,
they are a group of public officers who strive to be true to the spirit of
public service and I feel honoured to be working with
them. On behalf of the Commission, I
send special congratulation to the staff of the SASC on the occasion of Public
Service Day 2019.
I
leave you with this quote by Margaret Chase Smith
“Public service must be more than
doing a job efficiently and honestly. It must be a complete dedication to the
people and to the nation.