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Conclusions
The shortfall in Dependent Territories postings must largely be made up by Diplomatic Service Officers. This will need special planning and training.
Recommendations
a) Existing IMOCS and ex-HMOCS contract officers
should be employed in Dependent Territories work where they meet the requirements of the post. But more Diplomatic Service officers must be earmarked.
(Paragraph 18)
(Paragraph 19)
b) Suitable posts should be used as on-the-job training
slots for future Governors. Those readily identifiable are Deputy Governor, Bermuda;
Colonial Secretary, St Helena; Chief Secretary, Turks & Caicos Islands Chief Secretary, Falkland Islands, post could be used but previous Dependent Territory experience would be needed. Such posts are not immutable.
c) One officer of the appropriate grade (5/4)
should be selected for Dependent Territories training and posting in 1981 (eg as Deputy Governor, Bermuda) for about 3 years. Approxi- mately 2 officers, according to requirements, should be similarly selected in each successive year.
d) Short-term training requirements should be met
by brief attachments of between one and three months to suitable territories. These should be identified in consultation with Governors.
e) Existing posts suitable as preparatory slots
.in certain FCO departments
should be identified through routine inspections.
f) Officers employed on short-term 'emergency' assignments in Dependent Territories should be considered by POD and HKGD as possible future candidates for longer term Dependent Territories work.
g) In 1982, depending on the economic constraints
at the time, consideration should be given to the appointment of a senior ex-Governor to act as a special Adviser.
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