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Councils and Administration Branch Progress Report (1st August 1982 to 31st October 1982)
Subject
6. Word processing
system in the Secretariat
7. Re-modelling of
CGO (Main Wing)
First Floor
Purpose
To install a word processor system to speed up the production and to improve the quality and presentation of Executive Council memoranda and other documents.
(a) to enlarge the Councils
Members' waiting area;
(b) to improve working
conditions in the Councils Annexe;
(c) to enlarge and convert
the Councils
Attendees's room to
a dual purpose
conference/attendees'
room;
(d) to rationalize office
accommodation for the
Councils Section.
Division
Progress Made and Present Position
Management Services Division was commissioned to study the feasibility and methods of setting up a suitable word processing system in July 1982. Its Report issued in October 1982 concludes that significant advantages are to be gained by installing compatible word processing machines (and printing capacity where appro- priate) in selected Secretariat. Branches and Departments including the Councils Division. (Decision to proceed has been taken)
Decision, in principle, taken to proceed with the required works.
Next Quarter Target
Seek funds and proceed with full study for implementation.
Seek funds and proceed with works in conjunction with the introduction of the word-processing system in Councils Division.
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