STATUTORY RULES.
1964. No. 88.
REGULATION UNDER THE PUBLIC SERVICE ACT 1922-1964.*
THE PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD, acting in pursuance and exercise of the authority conferred upon it by the Public Service Act 1922-1964 hereby makes, subject to the approval of the Governor-General, the following Regulation.
Dated this tenth day of July, 1964.
F. H. WHEELER
Chairman.
K. E. GRAINGER
Commissioner.
J. E. COLLINGS
Commissioner.
I, THE ADMINISTRATOR of the Government of the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, hereby approve the following Regulation.
Dated this seventeenth day of July, 1964.
E. W. WOODWARD
Administrator.
By His Excellency's Command,
J. G. GORTON
Minister of State for Works
acting for and on behalf
of the Prime Minister.
Amendment of the Public Service Regulations.†
Fourth Schedule
The Fourth Schedule to the Public Service Regulations is amended by adding at the end thereof the following Parts:—
PART 41: SURVEYORS. |
170 | Surveyor, Class 1............ | £1,345–£1,490–£1,631–£1,772–£1,913–£2,054–£2,195–£2,336–£2,477–£2,618 |
171 | Surveyor, Class 2............ | £2,722–£2,826–£2,930–£3,034 |
172 | Surveyor, Class 3............ | £3,156–£3,278–£3,400 |
PART 42: LAND SURVEYORS |
173 | Land Surveyor, Class 1........ | £1,345–£1,490–£1,631–£1,772–£1,913–£2,054–£2,195–£2,336–£2,477–£2,618 |
174 | Land Surveyor, Class 2........ | £2,722–£2,826–£2,930–£3,034 |
175 | Land Surveyor, Class 3........ | £3,156–£3,278–£3,400 |
* Notified in the Commonwealth Gazette on 20th July, 1964.
† Statutory Rules 1935, No. 18, as amended to date. For previous amendments of the Public Service Regulations, see footnote † to Statutory Rules 1964, No. 18. and see also Statutory Rules 1964, Nos. 18, 40, 45, 46, 49, 53 and 72.
By Authority: A. J. Arthur, Commonwealth Government Printer, Canberra.
8552/64.—Price 6d.
Overview
The Statutory Rules 1964, No. 88, made under the Public Service Act 1922-1964, were introduced to amend the existing Public Service Regulations. Enacted by the Public Service Board and approved by the Administrator of the Government of the Commonwealth of Australia, this legislative instrument aims to update the salary scales for surveyors and land surveyors within the public service. The regulation is intended to ensure that the remuneration for these positions is appropriately adjusted in line with the broader public service framework. This amendment was necessary to reflect changes in the economic and professional environment, thereby addressing any potential gaps in the adequacy of salaries for these critical roles within the public sector.
Scope and Application
The Statutory Rules 1964, No. 88, issued under the Public Service Act 1922-1964, provides amendments to the Public Service Regulations, specifically relating to the classification and salary scales for surveyors and land surveyors within the Commonwealth public service. This regulation applies to individuals employed in the public service who hold positions classified as Surveyor, Class 1, Surveyor, Class 2, Surveyor, Class 3, Land Surveyor, Class 1, Land Surveyor, Class 2, and Land Surveyor, Class 3. These classifications pertain to specific roles within the surveying and land surveying sectors, and the regulation sets out their respective salary scales. The regulation operates at the national level, being an instrument of the Commonwealth, and is subject to the overarching authority of the Public Service Act 1922-1964. While the regulation primarily focuses on these specific classifications, it does not explicitly state any exclusions or exemptions; however, its application is inherently limited to those roles defined within the amended schedule. The regulation may also extend or restrict application through subordinate instruments, although no specific provisions for this are noted within the text itself.
Key Provisions
The key provisions of this legislative instrument revolve around the amendment of the Public Service Regulations to establish salary scales for surveyors and land surveyors (Part 41 and Part 42). Under Part 41, Surveyors are classified into three classes, each with distinct salary brackets ranging from £1,345 to £2,618. Similarly, under Part 42, Land Surveyors are also classified into three classes, with salary brackets ranging from £1,345 to £3,400. These salary scales are designed to ensure fair compensation based on the level of expertise and responsibility associated with each classification.
The obligations imposed by this regulation are primarily administrative, requiring the Public Service Board to ensure that the salary scales for surveyors and land surveyors are adhered to within the public service. This includes the duty to review and adjust these scales as necessary to maintain their relevance and fairness in the context of broader economic and professional changes. The regulation does not impose specific procedural obligations on the surveyors or land surveyors themselves beyond ensuring that their classification aligns with their role and qualifications.
Any failure to comply with the stipulated salary scales could potentially lead to disputes regarding remuneration. While the regulation does not explicitly outline offences or penalties for breaches, any disputes or non-compliance issues would likely be subject to the existing provisions of the Public Service Act 1922-1964. This could involve administrative reviews, appeals, or other remedies provided by the Act. The potential consequences for non-compliance would depend on the specific circumstances and the findings of any ensuing investigations or reviews.