STATUTORY RULES
1927. No. 141.
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 as from the 1st December, 1927.
Dated this tenth day of November, 1927.
C. B. B. White, Chairman. Board of Commissioners.
J. P. McGlinn, Commissioner.
W. J. Clemens, Deputy Commissioner.
Approved in Executive Council this seventh day of December, 1927.
STONEHAVEN
Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
NEVILLE HOWSE
for Prime Minister.
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Amendment or Commonwealth Public Service Regulations.
(Statutory Rules 1926, No. 212, as amended to this date.)
Regulation 90 is amended.—
(a) by inserting in sub-regulation (1), after the word “ own ”, the words “ motor trucks,”.
(b) by inserting in sub-regulation (1), after, the word “ cycles ”, the; words “ for official purpose or .
(c) by inserting in sub regulation (1), after the word “whose”, the words “motor truck,”.
(d) by omitting from sub-regulation (I), the word “purpose”, and inserting in its stead the word purposes ”.
1234.—Price, 3d.
(e) by omitting from sub regulation. (1), the following words and figures
“Motor car, 10 horse-power and over...................... | 7d. per mile |
Motor car under 10 horse-power......................... | 4½d. per mile ” |
and inserting in their stead the following words and figures:—
“Motor truck...................................... | 8d. per mile |
Motor car above 12 horse-power......................... | 7d. per mile |
Motor car, 12 horse-power and under...................... | 6d. per mile” |
(f) by inserting in sub-regulation (2), immediately preceding, the words “ motor car”, the words “ motor truck,”.
By Authority: H. J. Green, Government Printer, Canberra.
Overview
The Statutory Rules 1927, No. 141, represent an amendment to the Commonwealth Public Service Regulations under the Commonwealth Public Service Act 1922-1924. Enacted by the Board of Commissioners, these regulations were subject to the approval of the Governor-General and came into operation on 1 December 1927. This legislative instrument aims to update the pricing structure for the use of motor vehicles by public servants, reflecting changes in the types of vehicles and their respective mileage rates. The policy objective appears to be to ensure that the regulations remain current and reflective of technological advancements and operational needs within the public service.
Scope and Application
The Statutory Rules 1927, No. 141, under the Commonwealth Public Service Act 1922-1924, pertains to the amendments of the Commonwealth Public Service Regulations. These regulations apply to public servants and other officials within the Commonwealth public service, governing aspects such as the use of motor vehicles for official purposes. The scope of this legislation extends to the Commonwealth level, impacting public servants across the country. The amendments primarily address the rates for the use of motor vehicles, specifying new rates for motor trucks and different classifications of motor cars, while also excluding certain motor vehicles from the previous rates. This legislative instrument amends the existing statutory rules to reflect updated rates and inclusions, effective from 1 December 1927. The Board of Commissioners, with the approval of the Governor-General, authorised these changes to ensure the regulations remain current and relevant to the operational needs of the public service.
Key Provisions
The main operative sections of this legislation are concerned with amendments to Regulation 90 of the Commonwealth Public Service Regulations under the Commonwealth Public Service Act 1922-1924. The amendments pertain to the addition of motor trucks to the definition of vehicles (Regulation 90(1)), the specification of rates for the use of motor trucks and cars based on their horsepower (Regulation 90(2)), and the insertion of motor trucks into various sub-regulations to ensure comprehensive coverage of the new rates (Regulation 90(2), sub-regulation (1)). These changes were made to bring clarity and consistency in the reimbursement rates for the use of vehicles in official capacities.
The obligations imposed by these regulations require public servants to accurately report the use of motor trucks and cars for official purposes, ensuring that they adhere to the specified rates. Public servants must maintain records of vehicle usage and mileage to substantiate any reimbursement claims. Additionally, the regulations mandate that any reimbursement claims must be submitted in accordance with the prescribed rates, which vary based on the horsepower of the motor truck or car.
Failure to comply with these regulations may result in financial penalties or the requirement to repay any improperly claimed reimbursements. While the specific penalties are not detailed in the provided text, it is clear that adherence to the prescribed rates is mandatory, and non-compliance could lead to financial repercussions for both the individual and the Commonwealth. The regulations also implicitly impose a duty on the Board of Commissioners to ensure these amendments are implemented and enforced effectively.