STATUTORY RULES.
1925. No. 41.
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REGULATIONS UNDER THE COMMONWEALTH PUBLIC SERVICE ACT 1922-1924
(SIXTH AMENDMENT, 1925).
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 forthwith.
Dated this twenty-third day of February, 1925.
C. B. B. White, Chairman, W. J. Skewes, J. P. McGlinn, | |
Approved in Executive Council this fourth day of March, 1925.
FORSTER,
Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
C. W. C. MARR,
for Prime Minister.
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Amendments of Commonwealth Public Service Regulations.
(Statutory Rules 1923, No. 93, as amended to this date.)
Regulation 36 is amended by adding at the end thereof the following words:—
“or from supplying to another officer, for use for any such purpose, certificates or testimonials relating to official capacity or performance of official duties.”
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Overview
The Statutory Rules 1925, No. 41, represents an amendment to the Commonwealth Public Service Regulations under the Commonwealth Public Service Act 1922-1924. Enacted in 1925, this legislative instrument was introduced to address gaps in the existing public service regulations, particularly concerning the misuse of official documents. The Board of Commissioners, pursuant to the authority granted by the Commonwealth Public Service Act, made these amendments to ensure integrity and accountability within the public service. These amendments were approved by the Governor-General and came into effect immediately, reflecting a policy objective to enhance the governance and ethical standards of the public service by preventing the unauthorised distribution of official certificates and testimonials.
Scope and Application
The 1925 Amendment to the Commonwealth Public Service Regulations applies to all officers within the Commonwealth Public Service as defined under the Commonwealth Public Service Act 1922-1924. This includes individuals who are employed in various roles and capacities within federal public service departments and agencies, and encompasses a wide range of professions and disciplines. The amendment extends to conduct and transactions that pertain to the supply and use of certificates or testimonials relating to official capacity or performance of duties, aiming to prevent the misuse of such documents for private or unofficial purposes. Geographically, the scope of the Act is national, governing activities across all Commonwealth jurisdictions.
The amendment introduces restrictions on officers' conduct regarding the provision of official documents to other officers for unauthorised purposes, thereby maintaining the integrity and official use of such documents. The amendment does not explicitly state exclusions or exemptions, suggesting that it broadly applies to all officers unless otherwise specified by further regulations or acts. The authority of the Board of Commissioners to amend these regulations implies that the application and interpretation of this amendment can be further refined or expanded through subordinate instruments, thus providing flexibility in addressing emerging issues within the public service.
Key Provisions
The main operative sections of these Regulations (Statutory Rules 1923, No. 93, as amended) include a specific amendment to Regulation 36. This amendment prohibits the use or supply of certificates or testimonials related to an officer's official capacity or performance for purposes other than those officially sanctioned (Regulation 36, amended). This amendment aims to ensure that such documents are only used for legitimate and approved purposes, thereby maintaining integrity within the public service framework.
These Regulations impose obligations on officers within the Commonwealth Public Service to adhere strictly to the use of official documents. They must ensure that any certificates or testimonials are supplied and used solely for the purposes they are intended, thereby preventing misuse or unauthorised dissemination of such documents (Regulation 36, amended). This requirement is essential for maintaining transparency and accountability within the public service.
Failure to comply with these Regulations may result in various consequences. While the specific details of penalties are not outlined in the legislative instrument, breaches of public service regulations can typically lead to disciplinary actions, including warnings, formal reprimands, or even dismissal from service. The severity of the penalty would depend on the nature and extent of the breach, and would be determined in accordance with the existing public service laws and disciplinary procedures. It is important for officers to be aware of and comply with these regulations to avoid any adverse outcomes.