Naval College Regulations 1916 (Amendment)

Overview

The Statutory Rules 1920, No. 190, under the Naval Defence Act 1910-1918, was enacted to address the need for a formal recognition system for cadet officers who successfully complete their training at the naval college and transition into the Permanent Sea-going Forces. This legislative instrument was made by the Governor-General, acting on the advice of the Federal Executive Council, and came into immediate effect. The policy objective, as stated in the regulation, is to provide a token of appreciation to Chief Cadet Captains and Cadet Captains upon their approval by the Naval Board, thereby acknowledging their service and encouraging excellence within the naval forces. The cost of these tokens is capped to ensure fiscal responsibility, with expenses charged to the Contingencies Vote.

Scope and Application

The regulations under the Naval Defence Act 1910-1918, as stipulated in Statutory Rules 1920, No. 190, apply specifically to Chief Cadet Captains and Cadet Captains who have successfully completed their training at the Naval College and are set to serve in the Permanent Sea-going Forces. These regulations govern the conditions under which these individuals may be presented with a token of appreciation for their services, with explicit limits on the cost of such presentations to ensure fiscal responsibility. The cost cap is set at 50 shillings for Chief Cadet Captains and 40 shillings for Cadet Captains, with the expenses to be covered under the Contingencies Vote. These regulations extend across the Commonwealth of Australia and are enforced by the Naval Board, which has the authority to approve the presentations. The scope of the Act is confined to the presentation of tokens of appreciation, with no other conduct or transactions explicitly regulated by these specific provisions.

Key Provisions

The main operative sections of this legislative instrument, specifically Regulation 67a, introduce a new regulation under the Naval Defence Act 1910-1918. This regulation allows Chief Cadet Captains and Cadet Captains, who have completed their training at the naval college and are assigned to the Permanent Sea-going Forces, to be presented with a token of appreciation for their services, subject to the Naval Board's approval. This presentation is intended to recognise their achievement and dedication, and the financial limit for such tokens is set at 50 shillings for Chief Cadet Captains and 40 shillings for Cadet Captains, with the expenses to be covered by the Contingencies Vote (67a). The obligations imposed by this Act are primarily on the Naval Board, which is tasked with approving the presentation of the tokens of appreciation to the eligible cadets. The Naval Board must ensure that the presentation is warranted and that it adheres to the financial limits specified in the regulation. Furthermore, the regulation stipulates that the costs associated with these presentations must be charged to the Contingencies Vote, ensuring that the financial responsibility is clearly delineated and accounted for. In terms of offences, penalties, or consequences for breach, the regulation does not explicitly state any civil or criminal penalties for non-compliance. However, it is implied that failure to adhere to the stipulated financial limits or to seek the necessary approval from the Naval Board could result in administrative repercussions or the nullification of the presentation. Given that the regulation is part of the statutory rules, any significant deviation from its provisions could lead to scrutiny or review by the relevant authorities, potentially impacting the reputation or standing of those involved in the oversight or execution of these presentations.