STATUTORY RULES.
1963. No. 41.
REGULATION UNDER THE PUBLIC SERVICE ACT 1922-1960.*
THE PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD, acting in pursuance and exercise of the authority conferred upon it by the Public Service Act 1922-1960, hereby makes, subject to the approval of the Governor-General, the following Regulation.
Dated this twenty-ninth day of April, 1963.
K. E. GRAINGER
Commissioner.
J. E. COLLINGS
Commissioner.
I, THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL in and over the Commonwealth of, Australia, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, hereby approve the following Regulation.
Dated this eleventh day of May, 1963.
E. W. WOODWARD
Deputy of the Governor-General.
By His Excellency's Command,
GORDON FREETH
Minister of State for the Interior, 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 Part:—
Part VI.: Meteorologists. |
44 | Meteorologist, Class 1 ....... | £1,243–£1,298–£1,398–£1,498–£1,648–£1,798–£ 1,948 |
45 | Meteorologist, Class 2 ....... | £2,048–£2,148–£2,248–£2,348 |
46 | Meteorologist, Class 3 ....... | £2,468–£2,588–£2,708–£2,828 |
47 | Meteorologist, Class 4 ....... | £2,948–£3,068–£3,188 |
48 | Meteorologist, Class 5 ....... | £3,318–£3,448–£3,578 |
* Notified in the Commonwealth Gazette on 17th May, 1963.
† Statutory Rules 1935, No. 18, as amended to date. For previous amendments of the Public Service Regulations, see footnote † to Statutory Rules 1963, No. 4, and see also Statutory Rules 1963, Nos. 4, 5, 20, 22 and 33.
By Authority: A. J. Arthur, Commonwealth Government Printer, Canberra.
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Overview
The Statutory Rules of 1963, No. 41, under the Public Service Act 1922-1960, addresses a specific gap in the Public Service Regulations concerning the classification and remuneration of meteorologists within the public service. Enacted by the Public Service Board, these regulations were subject to the approval of the Governor-General, and subsequently approved by E. W. Woodward on behalf of the Governor-General. The overarching policy objective is to establish clear remuneration scales for meteorologists, ensuring fair compensation aligned with their roles and responsibilities. This legislative instrument aims to enhance the precision and transparency of salary structures for public service employees, particularly in the field of meteorology, thus maintaining equitable treatment and professional standards within the public sector.
Scope and Application
This statutory rule amends the Public Service Regulations, specifically concerning the salary scales for meteorologists within the Commonwealth public service. The regulation applies to individuals employed as meteorologists in various classifications, from Class 1 to Class 5, setting forth the financial remuneration for each grade. These amendments are part of the broader regulatory framework established under the Public Service Act 1922-1960, thereby impacting federal public service employees. The jurisdictional reach of these amendments is national, applying to all Commonwealth public service employees, including those who fall under the purview of the Public Service Regulations. There are no explicit exclusions or exemptions mentioned within the regulation itself, although it is subject to the overarching provisions of the Public Service Act. Additionally, this regulation does not extend or restrict its application through subordinate instruments but rather serves as a direct amendment to the existing regulations.
Key Provisions
The primary operative sections of this statutory instrument, under the Public Service Act 1922-1960, concern the amendment of the Public Service Regulations to include pay rates for Meteorologists in the public service. Specifically, Part VI of the Fourth Schedule of the Public Service Regulations has been amended to establish the salary scales for Meteorologists in Classes 1 through 5. For instance, a Meteorologist in Class 1 is to receive a salary between £1,243 and £1,948, while a Meteorologist in Class 5 would receive between £3,318 and £3,578. These salary brackets are designed to reflect the varying levels of experience and responsibility associated with each classification.
The Act imposes certain obligations on the public service to ensure that the salaries and conditions of employment for Meteorologists are set out clearly and adhered to. Employers must follow these salary scales when determining the remuneration for their Meteorologists, ensuring that the appropriate classification is assigned based on the individual's qualifications and role. Additionally, the Act requires that any changes to these salary scales be made through formal amendment processes, ensuring transparency and consistency in public service employment practices.
Breach of these salary provisions could potentially lead to legal consequences. If an employer fails to comply with the specified salary scales for Meteorologists, they may be subject to disciplinary action under the Public Service Act. While the specific penalties are not detailed in the statutory instrument, it is reasonable to infer that non-compliance could result in administrative penalties, fines, or other corrective measures. These consequences serve to enforce the adherence to the prescribed conditions and to maintain the integrity of public service remuneration structures.