Controller, Government Land Transport
The responsibilities of this D1 post are being extended and there may be a case for consequential regrading. We think that this should not however be considered until the new organisation has been fully operational for at least nine months by which time it will be possible to see how the new responsibilities work out on the ground.
Medical and Health Department
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We are advised that proposals for the re-organisation of senior management of this department are being considered following recommendations in a review undertaken by the Management Services Division of the Government Secretariat. A number of ranking issues are likely to be involved but since the staffing implications are still under consideration we are unable to advise on ranking of posts as part of this review.
Data Processing Manager
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We understand that the permanent ranking of this post has been under consideration within the Secretariat. In view of the commitment of Government
to investment in computer applications and the high rewards available in the private sector in this field we believe that the post warrants ranking at the D3 level.
Government Laboratory
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We have reviewed the present grading of the two Chief Chemist posts at D1 and have concluded that there should be no change. Our salary recommendations should however improve the present differential between this rank and that of Senior Chemist.
CONDITIONS OF SERVICE AND MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS
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We have given careful consideration to the many submissions received on various aspects of conditions of service. Except where stated in succeeding paragraphs we recommend no changes for the time being.
Motor cars
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In reviewing our recommendation on this issue in the 6th Report we have taken note of recent criticisms relating to the use of motor cars. The present · policy on provision of cars is not out of line with practice in the private sector, and no alterations to existing entitlements are therefore proposed. The requirements of the Judiciary should, however, be re-examined in the light of the increase in the number of Judges.
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On the question of usage we have two specific points to make, both linked to the fact that cars are provided to maintain the efficiency of the service. At present officers on D4 and D5 cannot use cars for visits to the doctor or dentist, which may result in the officer being absent from his post for a considerably longer period than if this were permitted. It is recommended that provided a car is available all Directorate officers should be able to use one for such visits. A car is not however provided for the convenience of the individual, and it has been drawn to our attention that some officers entitled to home to office travel have been using cars for travelling home at lunch to the detriment of other departmental services which involve usage of the car for a period spanning morning and afternoon.
In our view home to office travel should be defined as normally covering one return journey per day.
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