DPC has obligations to its portfolio entities, which are listed in this section, under the Financial Management Act, associated Standing Directions 2018, and the Public Administration Act.
DPC is classified as a public service body under the Public Administration Act, along with administrative offices and the DPC portfolio entity—the Victorian Public Sector Commission (VPSC).
Administrative offices
Administrative offices are established in relation to a department. DPC is responsible for the general conduct and the effective, efficient and economical management of the functions and activities of these administrative offices:
Office of the Chief Parliamentary Counsel —
The Office of the Chief Parliamentary Counsel transforms policy into legislation, advises the government on its legislative program and drafts legislation for the government and the Parliament of Victoria. The office is responsible for ensuring up-to-date public access to authorised Victorian legislation and is also the Government Printer for Victoria, responsible for publishing Victorian legislation.
Office of the Governor —
The Office of the Governor provides support to the Governor of Victoria in carrying out all aspects of their official duties for the benefit of the Victorian community and maintains Government House and grounds as a unique heritage community asset. The Governor’s role as the constitutional Head of State of Victoria includes constitutional and ceremonial duties, community and international engagement, as well as official municipal and regional visits.
Public entities and special bodies
DPC also supports its ministers in their responsibilities for the following public entities and special bodies:
Public entities — includes statutory authorities, state-owned enterprises, state-owned corporations and formally constituted advisory boards that perform functions outside of the VPS. DPC supports the Premier, the Minister for Treaty and First Peoples, and the Minister for Multicultural Affairs in their responsibilities for the following public entities:
• Victorian Aboriginal Heritage Council
• Victorian Multicultural Commission
• VITS LanguageLoop.
Special bodies — operate with a high degree of independence from government departments and are created under separate legislation. DPC supports the Premier in her responsibilities for the special body, the Victorian Electoral Commission, which includes the Electoral Boundaries Commission.
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