STATUTORY RULES.
1939. No. 4.
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REGULATIONS UNDER THE COMMONWEALTH PUBLIC SERVICE ACT 1922-1937.*
THE PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD appointed under the Commonwealth Public Service Act 1922-1937, in pursuance and exercise of the authority conferred upon it by the said Act, and subject to the approval of the Governor-General, hereby makes the following Regulation.
Dated this fourth day of January, 1939.
F. G. THORPE,
Commissioner.
Approved in Executive Council this sixth day of January, 1939.
GOWRIE
Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
E. J. HARRISON
for Prime Minister.
Amendments of the Commonwealth Public Service Regulations.†
Permanent Heads of Departments.
Regulation 71a of the Commonwealth Public Service Regulations is amended by omitting the words “Controller-General of Civil Aviation” and inserting in lieu thereof the words “Director-General of Civil Aviation”.
* Notified in the Commonwealth Gazette on 12th January, 1939.
† Statutory Rules 1935, No. 18, as amended by Statutory Rules 1935, Nos. 44, 72, 78 and 119; 1936, Nos. 5, 55, 76, 88, 106, 116, 143 and 154; 1937, Nos. 11, 25, 54, 60, 74, 78, 87, 100, 103 and 118; and 1938, Nos. 35, 41, 79, 105, 110 and 113.
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By Authority: L. F. Johnston, Commonwealth Government Printer, Canberra.
90.—Price 3d.
Overview
The Statutory Rules 1939, No. 4, titled "Regulations Under the Commonwealth Public Service Act 1922-1937," was introduced to amend the Commonwealth Public Service Regulations. Enacted by the Public Service Board and subsequently approved by the Governor-General, these regulations address the need to update the roles within the public service, specifically concerning the Controller-General of Civil Aviation. The amendment seeks to replace the title of this position with the Director-General of Civil Aviation, reflecting changes in the organisational structure or responsibilities. This legislative instrument underscores the legislative intent to maintain the relevancy and efficiency of the public service in line with evolving governmental needs and structures.
Scope and Application
The Statutory Rules 1939, No. 4, made under the Commonwealth Public Service Act 1922-1937, pertains to the amendment of the Commonwealth Public Service Regulations. This legislative instrument applies to the Commonwealth public service and its administrative framework, specifically targeting the roles and responsibilities of key positions within government departments. The regulation modifies Regulation 71a by updating the title from "Controller-General of Civil Aviation" to "Director-General of Civil Aviation", thereby reflecting a change in the nomenclature of a significant role within the civil aviation sector. This amendment ensures that the terminology used in the regulations aligns with the current titles and structures within the public service. The regulation is effective across the Commonwealth and is part of a series of amendments aimed at refining and updating the regulatory framework governing public service operations.
These regulations do not specify exclusions or exemptions, and their application is not restricted by any particular geographic or jurisdictional boundaries, thereby encompassing the entire Commonwealth public service. The Public Service Board, empowered by the Commonwealth Public Service Act 1922-1937, has the authority to make these regulations, subject to the approval of the Governor-General. This particular regulation is one of several amendments that have been issued to streamline and modernise the administrative language used within the public service regulations.
Key Provisions
The primary operative sections of these Regulations, specifically Regulation 71a, involve an amendment to the Commonwealth Public Service Regulations, where the title "Controller-General of Civil Aviation" is replaced with "Director-General of Civil Aviation". This change is intended to reflect the current and accurate title within the regulatory framework. The amendment is part of a broader set of regulations that have been updated over several years, reflecting evolving administrative needs and structures within the Commonwealth Public Service (section 1).
The obligations and requirements imposed by these Regulations pertain to the updating of official titles within the regulatory framework, ensuring that the titles used are accurate and reflective of current roles and responsibilities. The Public Service Board is tasked with ensuring that these amendments are properly integrated into the existing regulations, thereby maintaining the integrity and accuracy of the public service documentation. The amendments must be approved by the Governor-General and subsequently notified in the Commonwealth Gazette to ensure transparency and public awareness of these changes.
Any breach of the requirements set out in these Regulations could potentially result in administrative penalties or legal consequences, although the specific penalties are not detailed within the text. Given the nature of the amendments, any non-compliance could lead to confusion and inefficiencies in the administration of civil aviation services, potentially impacting the overall effectiveness of the public service. It is essential that all parties governed by these Regulations adhere to the updated titles to avoid any negative repercussions stemming from non-compliance.