STATUTORY RULES.
1926. No. 38.
REGULATIONS UNDER THE COMMONWEALTH PUBLIC SERVICE ACT 1922-1924 (TWELFTH AMENDMENT 1926)
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 the 1st July, 1924.
Dated this twenty-second day of March, 1926.
C. B. B. White, Chairman, | Board of Commissioners. |
W. J. Skewes. |
J. P. McGlinn, |
Approved in Executive Council this thirty-first day of March, 1926.
STONEHAVEN,
Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
C. W. C. MARR,
for Prime Minister.
Amendment of Commonwealth Public Service Regulations.
(Statutory Rules 1923, No. 93, as amended to this date.)
Regulation 104 is amended by inserting in the table of sub-regulation (1) thereof, before the office “Commonwealth Statistician and Actuary”, opposite the Department “Home and Territories”, the following:—
Office | Salary. |
Minimum. | Maximum. |
Assistant Secretary................ | £ | £ |
800 | 900 |
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Overview
The Statutory Rules 1926, No. 38, represent the twelfth amendment to the Commonwealth Public Service Regulations enacted in 1924. This legislative instrument amends the existing regulations under the Commonwealth Public Service Act 1922-1924, specifically modifying Regulation 104 by introducing a new office of Assistant Secretary within the Department of Home and Territories. The Board of Commissioners, pursuant to the authority conferred by the Commonwealth Public Service Act, made these amendments with the approval of the Governor-General, effective from 1 July 1924. The policy objective behind this amendment appears to be the refinement and expansion of the public service structure to better accommodate the growing needs and responsibilities of the Commonwealth government.
This amendment was executed under the auspices of the Commonwealth Parliament, reflecting the legislative intent to streamline and enhance the efficiency and capabilities of the public service. By introducing the position of Assistant Secretary, the amendment aims to provide a more structured and defined career path within the public service, thereby addressing the need for enhanced administrative capabilities and governance within the federal government. The amendments were approved in the Executive Council and bear the formal endorsement of the Governor-General, ensuring their implementation aligns with the broader objectives of public service reform.
Scope and Application
The Legislative Instrument C1926L00038 pertains to amendments of the Commonwealth Public Service Regulations under the Commonwealth Public Service Act 1922-1924. This regulation, which was approved by the Board of Commissioners and the Governor-General, introduces changes effective from 1st July 1924. Specifically, it includes an amendment to Regulation 104 by inserting a new office, "Assistant Secretary," with defined salary ranges of £800 to £900, within the Department of Home and Territories. This Act applies to individuals and entities within the Commonwealth public service, including the creation of new roles such as Assistant Secretary and the establishment of salary bands for such roles. The geographic reach of these regulations is national, affecting the entire Commonwealth public service. No exclusions or exemptions are explicitly stated within this legislative instrument, and it does not indicate any extension or restriction of application through subordinate instruments.
Key Provisions
The main operative sections of these regulations (Regulations under the Commonwealth Public Service Act 1922-1924, Twelfth Amendment 1926) pertain to the amendment of Regulation 104. Specifically, Regulation 104 is altered by inserting a new entry into the table of sub-regulation (1) for the Department of Home and Territories. This new entry concerns the position of Assistant Secretary, with a salary range set between £800 and £900 (section 104). This amendment aims to establish the salary parameters for the Assistant Secretary role within this department.
These regulations impose obligations on the Department of Home and Territories to adhere to the newly established salary range for the Assistant Secretary position. This includes ensuring that all remuneration offered to the Assistant Secretary falls within the specified limits of £800 to £900. The Board of Commissioners, under the authority conferred by the Commonwealth Public Service Act 1922-1924, is responsible for overseeing the implementation and compliance with these salary regulations.
The regulations do not explicitly outline specific offences, penalties, or civil/criminal consequences for non-compliance with the amended salary provisions. However, given the context of public service regulations, it can be inferred that failure to adhere to the prescribed salary range could lead to administrative or disciplinary actions against the department or individuals involved. The exact nature of these consequences would depend on the broader framework provided by the Commonwealth Public Service Act 1922-1924 and subsequent regulations or policies.