CONFIDENTIAL
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18.
Discipline
The proposed amendments to the Acceptance of
Advantages Regulations are still under consideration by
the Legal Department.
19.
Amendments to the Railways Ordinance which seek,
among other things, to improve and update the disciplinary
proceedings against railway employees and increase the
disciplinary powers of the General Manager are under
discussion.
20.
Consideration is being given to the establishment
of a specialist investigation unit in the Civil Service
Branch to assist heads of departments to process disciplinary
cases and to reduce delays to the minimum.
TRAINING DIVISION
21.
In an attempt to achieve a more methodical approach
to training activities, a formal training policy objective
has been published: "To offer training opportunities to
local persons to prepare them for appointment to the Civil
Service and to encourage existing staff to obtain or
develop the knowledge, skills and attitude they need to
make their most effective contribution to the Service."
22.
The Training Division is now engaged on a two-year
survey to identify training needs throughout the Service
and to help departments prepare comprehensive training
policies and plans.
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