STATUTORY RULES.
1926. No. 39.
REGULATIONS UNDER THE COMMONWEALTH PUBLIC SERVICE ACT 1922-1924 (THIRTEENTH 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, | |
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 105a is amended by inserting after paragraph (q) in sub regulation (1) the following additional paragraphs:—
(r) An officer occupying, in the Department of Home and Territories, an office of Draftsman, classified with limits of salary £114-£456, and receiving salary not exceeding £276 per annum, shall not be advanced beyond that amount unless—
(1) he has furnished evidence to the satisfaction of the Board that he has completed an approved course of study in subjects relating to the work of the position which he is occupying and in allied subjects at a Technical School or other institution approved by the Board.
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On compliance with condition (1) the officer shall, if an adult, be paid not less than £288 per annum, and may advance by annual increments to £378 per annum. Until advanced beyond £276 per annum the officer shall be designated “Cadet”.
(s) An officer occupying, in the Department of Home and Territories, an office of Draftsman, classified with limits of salary £114-£456, shall not be advanced in salary beyond £378 per annum except upon evidence to the satisfaction of the Board that the character and importance of the work so warrant, and that he is capable of discharging under the general supervision of the controlling officer any duties which come within the scope of the section in which he is employed.
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Overview
The Statutory Rules 1926, No. 39, known as the Regulations Under the Commonwealth Public Service Act 1922-1924 (Thirteenth Amendment, 1926), was enacted to address the need for enhanced qualifications and performance standards for officers within the Department of Home and Territories. This amendment was introduced to ensure that officers occupying the position of Draftsman meet specific educational and professional criteria before receiving salary increments. The Board of Commissioners, acting under the authority conferred by the Commonwealth Public Service Act 1922-1924, made these amendments subject to the approval of the Governor-General. The policy objective of these regulations is to ensure that officers demonstrate competency and capability in their roles through appropriate educational qualifications and satisfactory performance, thereby maintaining the efficiency and effectiveness of the public service.
Scope and Application
This legislative instrument, Statutory Rules 1926 No. 39, amends the Commonwealth Public Service Regulations under the Commonwealth Public Service Act 1922-1924. The amendment pertains specifically to officers in the Department of Home and Territories who occupy the position of Draftsman, with a salary range of £114 to £456. The regulation introduces new conditions for salary advancements for these officers, requiring them to complete an approved course of study in subjects relevant to their work and allied subjects at an institution approved by the Board. Upon meeting this requirement, officers can be paid a minimum of £288 per annum and may advance by annual increments to £378 per annum, with officers not meeting the requirement being designated as "Cadet" until they comply. Further advancement beyond £378 per annum is contingent on evidence of the character and importance of the work and the officer's capability to perform duties under general supervision. This amendment applies to the Commonwealth jurisdiction and is effective from 1 July 1924.
Key Provisions
The primary operative sections of this legislative instrument concern the amendment of the Commonwealth Public Service Regulations, specifically Regulation 105a, with new provisions (r) and (s) (Regulation 105a). The amendment mandates that an officer in the Department of Home and Territories, classified as a Draftsman with salary limits of £114 to £456 per annum, must provide evidence of completing an approved course of study to be eligible for salary advancements beyond £276 per annum. Once this condition is met, the officer's salary will be no less than £288 per annum, with potential to increase by annual increments up to £378 per annum. Until the officer fulfills the course requirement, they will be designated as a "Cadet." Additionally, any salary advancement beyond £378 per annum is contingent on the officer providing satisfactory evidence to the Board regarding the importance and character of their work, as well as their capability to perform duties under general supervision.
The Act imposes several obligations on the officers and the Board of Commissioners. Officers in the specified position must complete an approved course of study in relevant subjects to be eligible for salary increases. They must also furnish evidence of their qualifications to the Board. The Board, in turn, is required to review the submitted evidence and make determinations on salary advancements based on the officer's educational qualifications and demonstrated capabilities. The Board must also ensure that any salary increases beyond £378 per annum are justified by the importance and character of the work and the officer's ability to perform their duties effectively.
The legislative instrument outlines specific penalties and consequences for non-compliance with the amended regulations. While the specific penalties are not detailed within the text, it is implied that failure to meet the educational requirements or provide satisfactory evidence to the Board could result in the officer not being eligible for salary advancements. Such non-compliance could potentially lead to administrative or disciplinary actions by the Board, which might include withholding salary increments or other forms of professional development. The precise legal ramifications would depend on the internal policies and procedures of the Department of Home and Territories and the Board of Commissioners.