Naval College Regulations 1916 (Amendment)

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STATUTORY RULES.

1919. No. 297.

 

REGULATIONS UNDER THE NAVAL DEFENCE ACT 1910–1918.

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 Naval Defence Act 1910–1918, to come into operation on and from the 1st February, 1919.

Dated this twenty-fourth day of December, 1919.

R. M. FERGUSON,

Governor-General.

By His Excellency’s Command,

GEO. H. WISE,

for Minister of State for the Navy.

 

Amendment of Naval College Regulations.

(Statutory Rules 1916, No. 61, as amended by Statutory Rules 1917, No. 135; 1918, No. 244; and 1919, No. 198.)

1. Regulations 12, 25, 26, and 76, are amended by omitting (wherever appearing) the words “Naval Instructor” and inserting in their stead the words “officer of the Professorial Staff”.

2. After regulation 29 insert under the heading, Section VI.—Naval Officers the following regulation:—

“30. Officers belonging to the Instructor Branch of the Permanent Naval Forces (Sea-going) may be appointed to the Professorial Staff of the College alternatively with sea-going appointments. When holding an appointment to the College they will be borne on the books of the Franklin and will be subject to the Regulations of the Service, except that they will be under the direction of the Head Master in all matters relating to their study duties.”

3. Section VII.—Naval Instructors.—Regulations 30, 31, 32, 33, 35, and 36, are repealed and the following regulations inserted in their Stead:—

Section VII.—Professorial Staff.

“31. The appointment of officers of the Professorial Staff will be made under section 41(1) (c) of the Naval Defence Act, on the recommendation of the Board of Studies. They will be appointed on probation for the first year, when, subject to the recommendation of the Board of Studies, they will be confirmed in their appointment.

They will be required to enter into an agreement with the Naval Board that—

(a) Subject to satisfactory performance of duties, of which the Board of Studies shall be the sole judge, the appointment shall be for a period of not less than three years;


(b) The agreement may be terminated after the expiration of three years, by six months’ notice on either side; in special circumstances the Naval Board may allow the period of notice to be reduced to three months, provided that in such cases the notice shall not be given during a vacation.

(c) On the recommendation of the Board of Studies, the appointment may be terminated summarily at any time for misconduct, physical unfitness, or unsatisfactory performance of duty.

“32. The Professorial Staff shall be classified as follows:—

Head Master;

Seniors Masters; and

Assistant Masters.

They will be paid consolidated salary as provided for a Commander, Lieutenant-Commander, and Lieutenant respectively, in the Royal Australian Naval Auxiliary Services.

“33. Except in special circumstances vacancies for Senior Master will be filled by the promotion of Assistant Masters provided that no Assistant Master is eligible for appointment as Senior Master until he has served as Assistant Master for eight years.

“34. Officers of the Professorial Staff will not wear uniform, but during study hours they will wear the Academical dress of cap and gown.

“35. They shall not hold any Naval rank, but shall retain the position to which their office would entitle them in civil life. For messing and accommodation they will be classed as Ward Room Officers.

“36. They shall not engage in any outside profession or business. They shall not be permitted to prepare candidates for admission to the College, nor to accept fees for private instruction either in term or during vacation.”

4. Regulation 73 is repealed.

5. Regulation 74 is amended by omitting the word “also,” in first line and the words “with or without caning” in Table dealing with Punishments—Numbers 2 and 3.

 

Printed and Published for the Government of the Commonwealth of Australia by Albert J. Mullett, Government Printer for the State of Victoria.

Overview

Statutory Rules 1919, No. 297, issued under the Naval Defence Act 1910–1918, was enacted to amend the regulations governing the Royal Australian Naval College. The objective was to refine the administrative structure and operational procedures of the college by replacing the term "Naval Instructor" with "officer of the Professorial Staff" and altering the appointment and service conditions of these officers. The enacting body was the Governor-General in Council, with the intent to streamline the academic and disciplinary framework within the college, ensuring it aligns with the evolving needs of the naval service. This legislative instrument sought to establish a more defined and professional academic environment at the Royal Australian Naval College, enhancing the quality of education and discipline.

Scope and Application

These regulations, made under the Naval Defence Act 1910–1918, primarily apply to the administration and management of the Royal Australian Naval College. They specify the amendments to existing regulations concerning the appointment, duties, and conditions of service for officers on the Professorial Staff of the College, including those who may be appointed from the Instructor Branch of the Permanent Naval Forces (Sea-going). The regulations also outline the classification, pay, and other terms of service for the Professorial Staff, such as the prohibition on holding outside professions or businesses and the requirement to wear academic dress during study hours. The scope of these regulations is national, given they are made under an Act of the Commonwealth of Australia. They do not explicitly mention any exclusions or exemptions, but the application is inherently limited to the personnel and operations of the Naval College as defined by the Act and the regulations themselves. Any further clarification or extension of the application of these regulations may be provided through subordinate instruments.

Key Provisions

The principal operative sections of these regulations include amendments to the Naval College Regulations under the Naval Defence Act 1910–1918. Specifically, regulation 12, 25, 26, and 76 are amended by replacing the term "Naval Instructor" with "officer of the Professorial Staff." Additionally, a new regulation 30 is inserted to allow officers from the Instructor Branch of the Permanent Naval Forces to be appointed to the Professorial Staff of the College. This amendment permits such officers to serve at the College in place of sea-going appointments and be subject to the direction of the Head Master for study duties. The regulations impose several obligations on the parties they govern. For instance, officers of the Professorial Staff are required to enter into an agreement with the Naval Board that governs their appointment terms, which must be for a minimum of three years and can be terminated by either party with appropriate notice, except in special circumstances. Additionally, the Professorial Staff must adhere to specific classifications and pay scales, which are aligned with the ranks of Commander, Lieutenant-Commander, and Lieutenant in the Royal Australian Naval Auxiliary Services. Furthermore, these officers must refrain from engaging in any outside professions or businesses and are prohibited from preparing candidates for admission to the College or accepting fees for private instruction. Under these regulations, there are no explicit offences or penalties stated for breaches. However, the termination of an officer’s appointment may occur for misconduct, physical unfitness, or unsatisfactory performance of duty, as recommended by the Board of Studies. The regulations do not specify a maximum penalty for such breaches, but the consequences can include the loss of employment and the reputational damage associated with termination for cause.

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