STATUTORY RULES.
1925. No. 155.
REGULATIONS UNDER THE COMMONWEALTH PUBLIC SERVICE ACT 1922-1924 (THIRTY-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-fourth day of August, 1925.
C. B. B. White, Chairman, | | Board of Commissioners. |
W. J. Skewes, |
J. P. McGlinn, |
Approved in Executive Council this ninth day of September, 1925.
FORSTER,
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.)
Table C of sub-regulation (4) of regulation 106 is amended by inserting in the fifth column thereof, opposite the office of Postman, the fallowing:—
“Postmen employed in the city sections at Chief Offices, Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth, may be paid allowance to raise salary to the rates prescribed for Mail Officer, Grade 2, under such conditions as may be determined from time to time by the Board.”
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Overview
The Statutory Rules 1925 No. 155, enacted in 1925, serves as an amendment to the Commonwealth Public Service Regulations under the Commonwealth Public Service Act 1922-1924. This legislative instrument was introduced to address the need for equitable compensation adjustments for postmen employed in major city offices. The Board of Commissioners, acting under the authority conferred by the Act, made this amendment to ensure that postmen in designated cities could receive an allowance that would elevate their salaries to the rates applicable for Mail Officers, Grade 2. This change was subject to the approval of the Governor-General and intended to maintain consistency and fairness within the public service remuneration structure.
The Board of Commissioners, upon exercising its statutory powers and with the endorsement of the Governor-General, sought to rectify a perceived gap in the compensation for postmen working in significant urban centres. By incorporating this amendment, the Board aimed to address discrepancies and ensure that the salaries of postmen in major cities were aligned with those of Mail Officers, Grade 2, thus promoting equitable treatment within the public service. This legislative adjustment underscores the commitment to providing fair and just remuneration for public service roles, reflecting the policy objective of maintaining a balanced and fair public service compensation framework.
Scope and Application
The Statutory Rules 1925 No. 155 amends the Commonwealth Public Service Regulations under the Commonwealth Public Service Act 1922-1924, specifically affecting postmen employed in the city sections at the chief offices located in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, and Perth. This amendment allows these postmen to receive an allowance to raise their salary to the rates prescribed for Mail Officer, Grade 2, subject to conditions determined by the Board of Commissioners. This regulation is applicable to public servants, specifically postmen within the designated metropolitan areas, and is intended to adjust their remuneration in line with the stipulated grades. The amendment extends to the Commonwealth level, impacting public service employees across these specified cities. There are no exclusions or exemptions explicitly stated in the text, and the regulation applies immediately upon its enactment. The Board of Commissioners’ authority to make these adjustments is subject to the approval of the Governor-General, as mandated by the overarching Act.
Key Provisions
The key provision of the Statutory Rules 1925, No. 155 pertains to the amendment of the Commonwealth Public Service Regulations under the Commonwealth Public Service Act 1922-1924 (section 1). Specifically, Table C of sub-regulation (4) of regulation 106 has been amended. This amendment allows for the payment of an allowance to certain postmen employed in the city sections at the Chief Offices in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, and Perth, enabling their salaries to be raised to the rates prescribed for Mail Officers, Grade 2. This adjustment is to be made under conditions determined by the Board from time to time (section 2).
The obligations imposed by these regulations are primarily on the Board of Commissioners, which is tasked with determining the conditions under which postmen in specified city sections will receive the allowance to adjust their salaries to Mail Officer, Grade 2 rates. The Board must ensure these conditions are fair and consistent with the overall public service objectives. The amendment does not place direct obligations on the postmen themselves, but they may need to comply with any conditions set by the Board for receiving the allowance.
Breaches of the conditions set by the Board, or failure to comply with the regulations as amended, could potentially result in administrative consequences. While the specific statutory rules do not detail penalties for breach, under the broader framework of the Commonwealth Public Service Act, there may be disciplinary actions or other administrative measures taken against individuals or entities that do not adhere to the regulations. The exact nature and extent of these consequences would depend on the specific circumstances and the broader legal framework governing public service conduct and administration.