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Post World War I Churches continued to be the main provider of education for Papua New Guineans. In Rabaul a multi racial school was established for the benefit of the European, Asian and mixed race community. On Woodlark Island and S amarai Schools were provided by the government for the European Community. Post World War II The Government under the direction of the United Nation Trusteeship started to provide Education at the Primary Level for Papua New Guineans. The increased eco nomic development which attracted many Europeans lead to the development of a duel education system of Australian and Territory Curriculum Schools. Multi Racial Schools were established at Port Moresby, Rabaul and Lae. However most of the education of Papu an New Guineans still remained with the churches. By this time the SDA church and the Papuan Eka lesia and as well as numerous missions in the Highlands had also started to develop their own schools. The standard varied greatly. Administration teachers rece ived much better pay and having better conditions than the majority of mission teachers who worked for a small stipend under very poor conditions, conditions that were barely better than village. The Weedon Report recommended the introduction of the National Teaching Service and the Teaching Service Commission. July 1970 The National Teaching Service and the Teaching Service Commission came in to existence. The first Commissioner was Mr. Alkan To Lolo for the period from July 1970 to July 1973. He was assisted in succession by Associate Commissioners Mr. Sid Nielson, Mr. Frank Daveson and Mr. Kevin Rogan Mr. Kevin Rog term as associate overlapping into 1974 Nov 1971 Passing of the Teaching Service Ordinance 1971. July 1973 Mr. Al an To Lo becomes Director of Education. Oct 1973 Mr. Tau Boga was appointed the Second Commissioner. He was assisted in succession by Associate Commissioners Mr. Kevin Rogen and Mr. Nathenial Sigeala All old mission teachers were required to meet the entry requirements to be certificated teachers and members of the teaching service. Mr. Tau Boga retired in ill health in 1975 before completing his full term as Commissioner. Nov 1975 Mr. Taina Dai was appointed Commissioner. Mr. Taina Dai ucceeded in getting a second associate commissioner’s position approved. His Associate Commissioner was Mr. John Yamai , who was joined Mr. Gordon Mamis as the second Associate Commissioner. March 1978 Mr. Timothy Poesi replaced Yamai as Associa te Commissioner when his term expired. Nov 1978 Mr. Taina Dai term as Commissioner Expired and he was moved to the position of Assistant Secretary Teacher Education. March 1979 Miss Rose Kekedo was appointed Commissioner. She was assisted by Associate Commissioners Mr. Gordon Mamis and Mr. Timothy Poesi After serving for just over a year Miss Rose Kekedo was required to take up the position as Secretary for the newly formed Department of Youth and Home Affairs. July 1980 Mr. Gordon Mamis as appointed Commissioner and continued to serve as Commissioner and Chairman until June 1997. He was assisted by Associate Commissioners Mr. Toby Davis , (July 1980 onwards) Mr. P Lawton (October 1980 to April 1981), Mr. Pat Ila’ava (August 1981 to Decembe r 1986), Mr. Sport Varage (December 1986 onwards) Dec Sport Varage became the first secondary division teacher to become an associate Commissioner. Passing of the Teaching Service Act (12 of 1988) The Structure of the Commission was rai sed to have 3 Commissioners with the Former Commissioner becoming the Chairman and the two Associate Commissioners becoming Commissioners. Special Education is amalgamated with the National Education System and Special Education Teachers become membe rs of the Teaching Service. Passing of the Teaching Service (Amendment) Act 1995 Mr. Gordon Mamis’ term as Chairman was not extended. July 1997 Mr. Toby Davis took over as Chairman from Mr. Gordon Mamis Mr. Sport Varage continued as Commissioner and Mr. Alan Jogioba becomes a Commissioner. July 2000 he Teaching Service and the Teaching Service Commission Celebrate their 30 Anniversary. July 2000 Mr. Alan Jogioba was appointed as Chairman after the term of Mr. Toby Davis expi red. The term of Mr. Sport Varage as Commissioner also expired. Mr. Jerry Kuhena replaced Mr. Alan Jogioba who was elevated to Chairman. Mr. Michael Pearson replaced Mr. Sport Varage July 2004 All the Commissioners positions were advertised under the H eads of Statutory Organisations Act. They continued to act in their previous positions for almost 3 years. Nov he NEB approve the Seventh Day Adventist School to become part of the Teaching Service and National Education System effective 1/1/2006 Feb 2007 Mr. Alan Jogioba was not reappointed as Chairman. Mr. Alan Jogioba was the last Primary Division Teacher to be a Commissioner. Mr. Michael Pearson was appointed Chairman, Mr. Jerry Kuhena remain Commissioner Policy. Mrs. Rose August was appointe d Commissioner Operations to replace Mr. Michael Pearson Mrs. Rose August is the first female Commissioner after Ms Rose Kekedo (1979 1980). Mr. Michael Pearson is the second Secondary division teacher to be a Commissioner while Jerry Kuhena and Mrs. Rose August are the 1 and Technical Division teachers, respectively, to be Commissioners. The Present Teaching Service Commission TSC staff and their jobs The Teaching Service Commission consists of 3 Commissioners, one of whom is Chairman; 3 Principal Advisors; 4 Regional Advisors; and 21 support staff a total of 31 staff. They deal with the appeals, complaints, queries and all service and welfare conditions of the 42,000 plus teachers in the Teaching Service. This small staff is centraliz ed in Waigani to administer the functioning of the whole Teaching Service in the 20 provinces. Because of its small size, it’s reliant on teachers, parents, agencies, educational authorities and the general public to alert it to problems and injustice in t he system against teachers. It also depends for the most part on parents, agencies and education authorities to advise if teachers are cheating on their responsibility to perform their teaching duties and follow the PNGTA Code of Ethics. TSC can then take the appropriate action to deal with such problems. The current TSC staff Chairman Michael R. Pearson Administrative Assistant to Chairman Ms. Ikirobu Mugagata Commissioner: Policy Mr. Jerry Kuhena Commissioner: Operations Mrs. Rose K. Aug ust Admin Assistant to Commissioner: Policy s. Bonnie Naime Admin Assistant to Commissioner: Operations Ms. Linda Simiri Advisors Appointments Section Regional Advisor Highlands Mr. Jacob Tumala Principal Advisor Appointments Vacant Region al Advisor Momase Mr. Joseph Ouyoumb a/Senior Appointments Officer Mrs. Julie K. Homoka a/Regional Advisor Islands Mr. Anthony Tsora Investigator Appointments Vacant a/Regional Advisor Southern Mr. Leonard Kinminja Admission Officer Mr. Ma ini Ugaia Appointments Officer Ms. Lucy Philip Legal Section Information Section a/Principal Legal Advisor Mr. Joel Nava Manager Information Systems Vacant a/Senior Research Officer Mr. Marcus Nandape Information Officer Mrs. Martha K. V egofi Research Officer Legal Vacant Assistant Information Officer Mr. Alfred Kwara Investigator Legal Ms. Michiko Rai Industrial & General Section Administration Section a/Principal Advisor Industrial & General Mr. Harley Kila Executive Of ficer Mrs. Neilo Dobunaba Senior Industrial Officer Mr. Leua Gavuri Administration & Finance Officer Mr. Areni Haren Kana Investigator Industrial & General Mr. Godu Gotch Mou Finance & Enquiries Clerk Mr. Samson Leva Industrial Officer Ms. Maria Martin General Clerk Mr. Tony Tom Unattached Clerical Assistant Mrs. Kaiser Gei a/Driver / Cleaner Mr. Ojano Inomea Admin Assistants When you call TSC, the voices at the end of the phones are Ms. Ikirobu Mugagata and Ms. Linda Simiri . They provide tenographic and secretarial services to the Commissioners. The Commissioners The 3 Commissioners are the final decision makers. They are Mr. Michael Pearson Chairman, Mr. Jerry Kuhena Commissioner: Policy; and Mrs. Rose August Commissioner Operatio ns. Apart from dealing with the most difficult of teacher’s cases, they are also involved in controlling the operations of the Teaching Service Commission. They are especially implicated in policy making, industrial and arbitration matters with the various players within the teaching service which includes the Papua New Guinea Teachers Association, National Department of Education, agencies, churches and other bodies that have an impact on the terms and conditions of teachers. Regional Advisors SC has fou r (4) Regional Advisors in the regions namely: Mr. Anthony Tsora (NGI); Mr. Joseph Ouyoumb (Momase); Mr. Jacob Tumala (Highlands) and Mr. Leonard Kinminja (Southern). The advisors are based in their region capitals and are the face of the Teaching Service Commission in their respective regions. Their roles include advising provincial authorities on TSC matters and advising TSC on provincial matters. They may also visit schools to find out about teachers who have appeals with TSC or to find evidence to suppo rt teachers’ claims. Teaching Service Commission’s dealings with other government and overnment rganisations National Education Board (NEB) The NEB has, along with other functions, advice the Teaching Service Commission on matters relating to the e ducation system, the efficiency of school or the welfare of teachers. The y oversee the appointment , promotion, transfer and discipline of members of the teaching service in national institutions in accordance with the teaching Service Act. The teaching Ser vice Commission is not a member of the NEB but has the right to be an observer at NEB meetings. The Teaching Service Commission consults the NEB on its Policy Administration. ational Department of Education TSC consults with the NDOE to determine conditi ons of employment for members of the Teaching Service and on policy formulation. TSC advises the NDOE on the standard and special allowances that might be paid to teachers. The National Education Boards in consultation with the Governing Councils of their institutions determine the appointments, discipline charges and many other related issues o f their teachers. All teachers’ have a right of appeal to the TSC. Provincial Education Boards The PEB’s advise the TSC on matters relating to the provincial educat ion service and the welfare of teacher in the province. In consultation with TSC they The Teaching Service Commission staff advises and helps teachers with their concerns an d appeals. The commission is ready to advise teachers about their rights but the commission doesn’t do the job of other education authorities. Before a teacher comes to the commission, they should first approach their respective education authority or prov incial education authority to have them deal with the matter at provincial level. The matter should only come to the TSC if there is a dispute about the action of the appropriate authority. Teachers should always try to solve their problem at the closest l evel ( i.e. school, agency, district or province) before bringing it to the attention of the TSC. TSC at a glance Industrial and General Mr. Harley Kila is assisted by Mr. Leua Gavuri Mr. Godu Mou and Ms. Maria Martin in dealing with all matters relating to teachers conditions, salaries, allowances, leaves, resignations and retirements. Appointments Currently the Appointments section Principal Advisor position is vacant. As such Mrs. Julie Homoka oversees this section and is assisted by Mr. Maini Ugaia nd Ms. Lucy Philip . Their duties include the admission/readmission of teachers, creation and abolishing of teaching positions, appeals related to the appointments of teachers, right of tenure, acting appointment appeals, reserving the right of tenure and c hecking that selections and appointments have been carried out properly. Legal Mr. Joel Nava a/Principal Legal Advisor is assisted by Ms. Michiko Rai and Mr. Marcus Nandape in dealing with all legal and legislative matters relating to the commission. Th is includes amendments to the Teaching Service Act and carrying out legal action against teachers and others and defending the commission in court matters. Information Management Mrs. Martha Vegofi and Mr. Alfred Kwara deal with the collection, processing and timely dissemination of TSC information to the National Department of Education, Division of Education in all provinces, other government departments and also for public consumption Administration Mrs. Neilo Dobunaba is assisted by Mr. Areni Haren K ana Mr. Samson Leva Mr. Tony Tom and Mr. Ojano Inomea to run and maintain the operational activities of the commission. Office of the Legislative Counsel This office does drafting of all legislation and legislative changes and amendments. This office also assists in preparing the various instruments of delegation, appointments, etc. Department of the Attorney General This department ass ists the commission by providing expert advice on many matters. They involve institutions such as the Solicitor General’s Office to defend the TSC in all court cases affecting the members of the Teaching Service at National Court, Supreme Court and Distric t Courts. The State Solicitors Office provides legal services and assistance to the commission in the likes of advising and interpretations of the act, etc. Teaching Council The Teaching Council was established under Section 18 of the Teaching Service Act No: 12 of 1988. The functions of the Council are usually any matter that is seen as part of or all functions of the Teaching Service which provide an opportunity for discussions or consultation whether with or without notice and all members are free to ra ise matters relating to the Teaching Service and its functions. Acknowledgements The Teaching Service Commission would like extend its gratitude to individual partners and corporate sponsors who assisted enormously & made our 40 anniversary celebratio ns a reality.