STATUTORY RULES.
1948. No. .
REGULATIONS UNDER THE EGG EXPORT CONTROL ACT 1947.*
I, THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL in and over the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, hereby make the following Regulations under the Egg Export Control Act 1947.
Dated this twenty-first day of July, 1948.
W. J. McKELL
Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
Minister of State for Commerce and Agriculture.
Egg Export Control (Fees, Salaries and Expenses) Regulations.
Citation.
1. These Regulations may be cited as the Egg Export Control (Fees, Salaries and Expenses) Regulations.
Commencement.
2. These Regulations shall be deemed to have come into operation on the first day of January, 1948.
Salary of Chairman of Board.
3. The Chairman of the Board shall receive a salary at the rate of One thousand three hundred and fifty pounds per annum.
Salaries of members.
4. A member of the Board, other than the Chairman, shall receive a salary at the rate of Three hundred pounds per annum:
Provided that, in the absence (through illness or otherwise) of a member of the Board, the person appointed to be the deputy of that member, shall be entitled to receive the salary payable to that member in respect of the period for which he acts as deputy.
Travelling expenses of members.
5.—(1.) A member of the Board and a deputy of a member of the Board while acting as such, shall receive, when necessarily absent from his home overnight in connexion with his attendance at a meeting of the Board or any Committee of the Board or whilst he is engaged on such business of the Board as the Board determines, an allowance at the rate of Two pounds two shillings per day to cover expenses incurred in travelling in connexion with attendance at that meeting or with that business.
* Notified in the Commonwealth Gazette on , 1948.
2519.—Price 3d. 10/22.6.1943.
(2.) In addition to the allowance specified in sub-regulation (1.) of this regulation, a member and a deputy of a member of the Board while acting as such shall be reimbursed the return fares actually and necessarily incurred in travelling from his place of residence to the place where the meeting is held or the business is transacted :
Provided that, where any member or deputy of a member uses his private car for such travelling, he may be allowed in respect of that use an allowance at the rate payable from time to time to an officer of the Commonwealth Public Service on an equivalent salary.
Fees of members.
6. A member of the Board, other than the Chairman, and a deputy of a member of the Board while acting as such, shall receive, when attending a meeting of the Executive Committee or whilst he is engaged on such business of the Board as the Board determines, a fee at the rate of One pound one shilling per day.
By Authority: L. F. Johnston, Commonwealth Government Printer, Canberra.
Overview
The Egg Export Control (Fees, Salaries and Expenses) Regulations were enacted in 1948 under the authority of the Egg Export Control Act 1947, which was introduced to address the need for regulating the export of eggs from Australia. This legislative instrument was established to provide detailed provisions for the fees, salaries, and expenses of the Board members involved in the administration of the Act. The regulations were made by the Governor-General in accordance with the Federal Executive Council and were designed to ensure that the Board members were compensated appropriately for their duties, thereby facilitating effective oversight and management of egg exports. The overarching policy objective was to maintain control over the export of eggs to protect domestic supply and ensure fair market practices.
Scope and Application
The Egg Export Control (Fees, Salaries and Expenses) Regulations, established under the Egg Export Control Act 1947, define the financial arrangements for the members of the Board of Control responsible for overseeing egg exports from Australia. These regulations apply specifically to the Chairman and members of the Board, determining their salaries, allowances, and fees. The Chairman of the Board is entitled to a salary of One thousand three hundred and fifty pounds per annum, while other members receive Three hundred pounds per annum. In cases where a member is unable to attend, their deputy is entitled to the same salary and allowances for the period of their service. Additionally, members and their deputies are entitled to allowances and reimbursements for travel expenses incurred while attending Board meetings or conducting Board business, including allowances for daily travel expenses and reimbursement for return fares. The regulations also provide for a daily fee for members and deputies attending Executive Committee meetings or conducting related business. These financial provisions are designed to ensure that the Board can effectively carry out its duties without financial impediments, thereby supporting the administration of egg export controls within the Commonwealth.
Key Provisions
The Egg Export Control (Fees, Salaries and Expenses) Regulations (1948) are a set of rules designed to manage financial aspects of the Egg Export Control Board. Specifically, section 3 specifies the salary for the Chairman of the Board at £1,350 per annum. Section 4 details that members of the Board, excluding the Chairman, will receive a salary of £300 per annum, with provisions for deputy members to receive the same salary when acting in the absence of a Board member. Members and their deputies are entitled to certain allowances and reimbursements for travel and other expenses related to Board duties, as outlined in sections 5 and 6. These provisions include daily allowances for travel expenses and return fares, as well as a daily fee for attendance at Executive Committee meetings or other business.
These regulations impose certain financial obligations on the Egg Export Control Board and its members. The Chairman and other members of the Board must be compensated according to the prescribed rates. Furthermore, members and their deputies are entitled to specific allowances and reimbursements for travel and other expenses incurred in the course of their duties. These include daily travel allowances and return fares, as well as a daily fee for attending Executive Committee meetings or engaging in other business of the Board.
The regulations do not explicitly state any offences, penalties, or consequences for breaches. However, the omission of such provisions might imply that non-compliance with the specified financial obligations could lead to disputes or potential legal actions. For instance, failure to pay the prescribed salaries, allowances, or reimbursements could result in claims for unpaid wages or expenses by the Board members or their deputies. Additionally, any misuse of the travel allowances or return fares could potentially lead to financial discrepancies, which might necessitate further scrutiny or legal recourse.