STATUTORY RULES
1927. No. 46.
REGULATIONS UNDER THE COMMONWEALTH PUBLIC SERVICE ACT 1922-1924.
THE Board of Commissioners appointed under the Commonwealth Public Service Act 1922-1924, 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 from 1st July, 1927.
Dated this seventeenth day of May, 1927.
W. J. Skewes, J. P. McGlinn, | Board of Commissioners. |
Approved in Executive Council this twenty-fifth day of May, 1927.
STONEHAVEN,
Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
W. G. GIBSON,
for Prime Minister.
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Amendment of Commonwealth Public Service Regulations.
(Statutory Rules 1926, No. 212, as amended to this date.)
Regulation 106a is amended by adding at the end thereof the following sub-regulations:—
(3) On and after the 1st day of July, 1927, salary payable in pursuance of regulations 104, 105, and 105a of these Regulations to any officer whose salary is not less than £600 per annum shall be varied by increase of £12 per annum.
(4) Any variation made in pursuance of sub-regulation (3) of this regulation shall not continue in force after the 30th day of June in any year if the index number relating to that year, notified as prescribed in sub-regulation. (1) of this regulation, does not exceed 1744.
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Overview
Statutory Rules 1927 No. 46, titled "Regulations Under the Commonwealth Public Service Act 1922-1924," was enacted by the Board of Commissioners, under the authority of the Commonwealth Public Service Act 1922-1924. This legislative instrument aims to amend the Commonwealth Public Service Regulations by increasing salaries for officers earning at least £600 per annum, effective from 1 July 1927. The amendment was made subject to the approval of the Governor-General and came into operation on the specified date. The policy objective behind this regulation was to adjust salaries in response to economic conditions, as indicated by the index number, ensuring that salary variations do not continue if the index number falls below a certain threshold.
Scope and Application
The Commonwealth Public Service Regulations 1927, under the Commonwealth Public Service Act 1922-1924, apply to officers within the Commonwealth Public Service who receive an annual salary of £600 or more, and specifically pertain to the modification of their remuneration from 1 July 1927. These regulations affect the conduct of salary adjustment for specified officers and are subject to changes based on the index number for the relevant year. The amendment to Regulation 106a, effective from 1 July 1927, introduces an annual increase of £12 for the affected officers, though this increase is contingent upon the index number for the year not exceeding 1744. The regulations are issued by the Board of Commissioners under the authority granted by the Commonwealth Public Service Act and are subject to the approval of the Governor-General, thus establishing a clear jurisdictional reach within the Commonwealth.
Key Provisions
The primary operative sections of this legislation, Regulation 106a, introduce amendments to the Commonwealth Public Service Regulations under the Commonwealth Public Service Act 1922-1924 (section 1). Specifically, sub-regulations 3 and 4 have been added to Regulation 106a. Sub-regulation 3 requires an annual increase of £12 in the salary for officers earning £600 or more per annum, effective from 1st July 1927 (sub-regulation 3). Sub-regulation 4 stipulates that this salary increase shall cease if the index number for that year does not exceed 1744, as notified in accordance with sub-regulation 1 (sub-regulation 4). These provisions aim to adjust salaries in line with economic indicators, ensuring adjustments are made based on prevailing economic conditions.
The obligations and requirements imposed by this legislation on the parties or entities it governs include the responsibility to ensure that the salary adjustments are made in accordance with the conditions specified in sub-regulations 3 and 4. This means that the Board of Commissioners and other relevant authorities must monitor and verify the index numbers annually and apply the stipulated salary increase or cessation of the increase based on the index number. Furthermore, any officer whose salary is subject to these amendments must be informed of the changes and any subsequent cessation of the salary increase if the index number criteria are not met.
In terms of offences, penalties, or civil/criminal consequences for breach, the legislation does not explicitly detail specific penalties for non-compliance with the salary adjustment provisions. However, non-compliance could potentially lead to administrative or legal consequences, as the Board of Commissioners and relevant authorities are responsible for ensuring that these regulations are adhered to. Failure to implement the salary adjustments as per the index numbers could result in investigations, sanctions, or other disciplinary measures as deemed appropriate by the governing bodies under the Commonwealth Public Service Act 1922-1924. The exact nature of these consequences would depend on the specific circumstances and the interpretation of the Act by the relevant authorities.