SECRETARY to the Cabinet Patrick Kangwa has urged state institutions to integrate the Emoluments Commission’s directives into their emoluments and Human Resource management systems to ensure consistency and compliance in the Private Sector.

Mr Kangwa said that the collaboration of state institutions is integral to the success of the emoluments commission’s mandate and highlighted the important roles played by all stakeholders in ensuring consistency and fairness in emoluments.

In a speech read on his behalf by Permanent Secretary at Cabinet Office Luckson Kasonka during the consultative meeting on the mandate and operations of the emoluments commission and the role of state institutions in Lusaka today, Mr. Kangwa said dialogue between the commission and state institutions provides an opportunity strengthening collaboration to ensure transparency, equitable and in line with both local and international standards.

“Today’s consultative meeting is an opportunity to strengthen the collaboration between the emoluments commission, state institutions, trade unions, and the international labour organization,” he said.

The Secretary to Cabinet further highlighted the importance of collaborating with the international communities to benchmark against international industry policies and practices.

“At the international level, the international labour organisation (ILO) provides invaluable support and guidance. As a specialised United Nations agency, the ILO establishes global labour standards that shape national policies, including those related to remuneration and workplace equity,” he added.

Earlier, Acting Director General of the Emoluments Commission, Chembo Mbulo explained that the platform provides an opportunity for direct dialogue between the commission, state institutions and Unions in meeting the mandate of the commission.

Mr. Mbulo emphasized that the emoluments commission is committed to fostering an inclusive environment whereinsights and concerns are valued as essential elements in shaping the the commission’s mandate.

“Today, we are gathered here to engage in open, transparent discussions on the mandate and operations of the commission, as well as to clarify the roles of state institutions and trade unions in supporting our shared goals,” he added.

The Emoluments Commission was established under the Emoluments Act No. 1 of 2022 to determine, harmonise and rationalise emoluments for improved productivity, performance and service delivery in the Public Sector.