Civil Service Reform: Commission proposes dropping ‘cadre’ terminology
The Public Administration Reform Commission, established by the interim government, has announced plans to recommend the removal of the term “cadre” from the civil service.
Mokhles ur Rahman, Senior Secretary of the Ministry of Public Administration, shared this during a meeting at the Secretariat on Sunday, December 1.
A shift in terminology
“Many associate negativity with the word ‘cadre.’ One of our key reform proposals will be to redefine services with designations like Civil Service (Administration), Civil Service (Health), or Civil Service (Agriculture), omitting the term ‘cadre,’” Mokhles said. He added, “I believe this is a significant reform that will resonate positively with many.”
Addressing corruption and public perception
The reform commission has conducted visits to various government offices to understand public concerns. The senior secretary noted that specific offices, such as the AC Land Office and Registry Office, face significant criticism.
“Corruption in the registry office has become so normalised that citizens no longer complain. Instead, they comment on how bribes are lower than during the tenure of previous officials,” Mokhles observed.
He emphasised that the interim government is committed to addressing such systemic issues, saying, “People want change, and this government was formed to deliver that change. We are actively working on it.”
Public engagement in reforms
The reform commission has already received feedback from over 1,00,000 citizens via an online platform, where respondents shared their views on various aspects of civil service reforms.
Revising titles and roles
When asked about altering the title of Deputy Commissioner (DC), Mokhles mentioned that the commission is exploring alternative designations such as Collector, District Administrator, and District Magistrate.
“We will propose these alternatives, but the government will ultimately choose the name that aligns with public preference,” he added.
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