STATUTORY RULES.
1930. No. 69.
REGULATIONS UNDER THE COMMONWEALTH PUBLIC SERVICE ACT 1922-1928.
THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS appointed under the Commonwealth Public Service Act 1922-1928 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 amendment of the Regulations, such amendment to come into operation forthwith.
Dated this twenty-second day of May, 1930.
W. J. SKEWES, Chairman, | Board of. Commissioners. |
W. J. CLEMENS, |
Approved in Executive Council this twenty-fourth day of June, 1930.
STONEHAVEN
Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
JOHN A. BEASLEY
for Prime Minister.
Amendments of Commonwealth Public Service Regulations.
(Statutory Rules 1926, No. 212, as amended to this date.)
Regulation 90 is repealed and the following new regulation inserted in its stead:—
Car or cycle allowances &c.
90.—(1.) Officers who are not in receipt of forage or equipment allowance and who use their own motor trucks, motor cars or cycles for official purposes or when travelling on public business, or any officer whose motor truck, motor car or cycle is used for such purposes, may be allowed, in respect of such use, payment at the following rates:—
| Per mile up to 5,000 miles in any 12 months. | | Per mile after 5,000 miles in any 12 months. |
| s. | d | .. | s. | d |
Motor truck ........................ | 0 | 7 | .. | 0 | 5 |
Motor car over 12 horse-power ........... | 0 | 6 | .. | 0 | 4 |
Motor car over 8 horse-power and not exceeding 12 horsepower | 0 | 5 | .. | 0 | 3 |
Motor car 8 horse-power or under ......... | 0 | 4½ | .. | 0 | 2½ |
Motor cycle with side car ............... | 0 | 3½ | .. | 0 | 1½ |
Motor cycle ........................ | 0 | 2 | .. | 0 | 1 |
In respect of the use of a bicycle the allowance shall be at the rate of 3d. per mile, subject to reduction to 1½d per mile after the first 20 miles on any journey exceeding that distance.
(2.) The Board may increase the rates prescribed by this regulation in any case in which it is satisfied that they are inadequate.
(3.) An officer shall not be entitled to an allowance under this regulation unless it is shown that the use of a motor truck, motor car, motor cycle or bicycle results in greater efficiency and saving than would be the case were other means of conveyance employed.
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By Authority: H. J. Green, Government Printer, Canberra
Overview
The Statutory Rules 1930, No. 69, made under the Commonwealth Public Service Act 1922-1928, addresses the issue of allowances for officers using their own vehicles for official purposes or when travelling on public business. The Board of Commissioners, with the approval of the Governor-General, has amended the existing regulations to update the rates of allowances for various types of vehicles, including motor trucks, motor cars, motor cycles, and bicycles, with a condition that the use of these vehicles must result in greater efficiency and saving compared to other means of conveyance. The amendments aim to ensure that the allowances remain adequate and reflective of the actual costs incurred by officers using their personal vehicles for official duties.
Scope and Application
The Statutory Rules 1930, No. 69, issued under the Commonwealth Public Service Act 1922-1928, pertain to the amendment of the Commonwealth Public Service Regulations. These regulations specifically address the allowances for officers using their own motor trucks, motor cars, cycles, or bicycles for official purposes or when travelling on public business. This legislation applies to public service officers who do not receive forage or equipment allowances and who use their personal vehicles for duties, ensuring that such use results in greater efficiency and savings compared to other means of conveyance. The regulations set out specific rates for allowances based on the type of vehicle and the distance travelled, with potential for the Board of Commissioners to increase these rates if deemed inadequate. The scope of this legislation is confined to the Commonwealth jurisdiction, impacting the public service sector within the federal framework.
Key Provisions
The primary operative sections of the legislative instrument concern the allowances for officers using their own vehicles for official purposes. Regulation 90 outlines the allowances for motor trucks, motor cars, motor cycles, and bicycles, specifying different rates for mileage up to and over 5,000 miles in any 12-month period (section 90(1)). This regulation also grants the Board the authority to increase these rates if deemed inadequate (section 90(2)), and stipulates that an officer must demonstrate that the use of their vehicle results in greater efficiency and savings than other means of conveyance (section 90(3)).
Under these regulations, officers who use their own vehicles for official purposes can receive payment at specified rates. These allowances are contingent upon the officer proving that their vehicle usage results in greater efficiency and savings compared to alternative means of conveyance. The Board of Commissioners retains the discretion to adjust the rates as necessary, ensuring they remain adequate for the circumstances.
The Act imposes several obligations on the parties it governs. Firstly, officers must demonstrate that the use of their vehicles for official purposes leads to greater efficiency and savings. Secondly, the Board of Commissioners must review and potentially adjust the rates of allowance to ensure they meet the needs of the officers. Lastly, the officers must adhere to the mileage limits and rates specified in the regulation.
Breach of the provisions outlined in the regulations may lead to civil or criminal consequences. While the specific penalties are not detailed in the provided text, typically, failure to comply with government regulations can result in fines, legal action, or other administrative penalties. The maximum penalties, however, would be determined by other applicable laws or regulations not specified in this document.