STATUTORY RULES.
1925. No. 168.
REGULATIONS UNDER THE COMMONWEALTH PUBLIC SERVICE ACT 1922-1924 (FORTY-THIRD 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 amendments of the Regulations, such amendments to come into operation from the 1st July, 1924.
Dated this seventeenth day of September, 1925.
W. J. SKEWES, Acting Chairman. J. P. McGLINN, Commissioner. W. J. CLEMENS, Deputy Commissioner. | | Board of Commissioners. |
Approved in Executive Council this twenty-third day of September, 1925.
FORSTER,
Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
Ll. ATKINSON,
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 (a) in sub-regulation (1) the following additional paragraphs:—
(a) an officer occupying, in the Department of Works and Railways, an office of Civil Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, or Architect, 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 Beard 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.
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”.
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(b) An officer occupying, in the Department of Works and Railways, an office of Civil Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, or Architect, 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 he is capable of discharging under the general supervision of the controlling officer any duties which came within the scope of the relative section in which he is employed (i.e., Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering, or Architectural section, as the case may be).
Regulation 105b is amended by inserting after “Clerk, Inspection (New South. Wales)” the following:—
Office. | Branch. | Department. | Salary. | — |
Minimum. | Maximum. |
Clerk | Administrative and Accounts | Work and Railways. | £ 282 | £ 342 | (1 position) |
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Overview
The Statutory Rules 1925, No. 168, represents a legislative instrument under the Commonwealth Public Service Act 1922-1924, specifically detailing the forty-third amendment made in 1925. This amendment was introduced to address the need for more stringent qualification and competency requirements for officers in the Department of Works and Railways, particularly those in engineering and architectural roles. The Board of Commissioners, exercising its authority under the Act and subject to the approval of the Governor-General, made these amendments to enhance the qualifications and professional standards of officers in these technical positions. The policy objective of these amendments was to ensure that officers not only possessed the necessary educational qualifications but also demonstrated practical competence in their respective fields, thus improving the overall efficiency and quality of public service delivery within the Department of Works and Railways.
Scope and Application
This statutory instrument amends the Commonwealth Public Service Regulations under the Commonwealth Public Service Act 1922-1924, affecting officers within the Department of Works and Railways, specifically those classified as Civil Engineers, Electrical Engineers, Mechanical Engineers, or Architects. The amendments establish new conditions for salary advancement for these officers, stipulating that they must complete an approved course of study in relevant subjects at an institution approved by the Board to advance beyond a certain salary threshold. Additionally, officers must demonstrate their capability in their respective engineering or architectural duties to be eligible for further salary increases. These regulations apply to officers within the specified classifications and salary ranges in the Department of Works and Railways, and the amendments will come into operation from 1 July 1924, following approval by the Governor-General. The Board of Commissioners retains the authority to approve the advancement of officers based on the stipulated conditions, thus extending the scope of the regulations through subordinate instruments.
Key Provisions
The Regulations under the Commonwealth Public Service Act 1922-1924, as amended by Statutory Rules 1925, No. 168, introduce significant changes to the career progression and salary increments for certain officers within the Department of Works and Railways. Specifically, Regulation 105a is amended to include new conditions for officers classified as Civil Engineers, Electrical Engineers, Mechanical Engineers, or Architects with a salary range of £114 to £456. These officers will not be advanced beyond £276 per annum unless they provide evidence of completing an approved course of study in relevant subjects at a technical school or institution approved by the Board (subsection 105a(1)(a)). Upon meeting this condition, they are eligible for a minimum salary of £288 per annum and may progress through annual increments to a maximum of £378 per annum. Until they achieve the £276 mark, these officers are designated as "Cadets."
Regulation 105a(1)(b) further stipulates that officers can only advance beyond £378 per annum if they demonstrate their capability to perform duties within their respective engineering or architectural sections under general supervision. These amendments aim to ensure that officers possess the necessary qualifications and skills to fulfill their roles effectively.
The obligations imposed by these Regulations include the requirement for officers to complete the specified educational courses and provide evidence of their completion to the Board. They must also demonstrate their capability to undertake advanced duties within their departments. Failure to meet these conditions may result in limited salary progression and continued designation as a "Cadet."
Breaches of the Regulations may lead to administrative consequences, such as the denial of salary increments and continued employment under less favourable conditions. The Regulations do not explicitly mention specific penalties or legal consequences for non-compliance; however, adherence to the Board's requirements is crucial for career advancement within the public service.