of the Governor (or of the officer appointed by him for the purpose) is obtained for their being sold otherwise.
280. Serviceable Government stores or property, not exceeding £100 in value and not required for Government purposes, may be given to institutions or organisations in the Territory at the discretion of the Governor. Where the value exceeds £100 the approval of the Legislature will be necessary.
N. Government House
281. The Government House, together with its stables, garages, outbuildings, fences, and other appurtenances, shall be kept in substantial repair throughout at the cost of the Territory. The rooms shall be painted and papered (when necessary) and furnished at the public expense. Plate and table ornaments to a moderate and reasonable amount, together with crockery, glass, cutlery, and kitchen utensils, shall also be provided at the cost of the Territory. Appro- priate provision for these services shall be made in the estimates and shall be administered by the Director of Public Works or other officer designated for the purpose.
282. A complete inventory of all furniture and effects provided at the public expense, shall be made and kept by the Director of Public Works, or other officer designated for that purpose, who shall at least once in every two years inspect the furniture and effects and prepare a list of all deficiencies. Any article lost or damaged otherwise than by fair wear and tear during the occupation of Government House by any officer shall be made good at his expense. "Fair wear and tear" may be held to include breakages or defici- encies of crockery or similar small or fragile articles, but a reasonable limit shall be placed upon the amount allowed in this respect.
283. (1) Whenever a Governor vacates his government, a similar inspec- tion shall be made; and if the retiring officer does not cause any deficiencies for which he is responsible to be made good, the inspecting officer shall prepare for immediate transmission to the Secretary of State a statement of the expenses to be incurred for that purpose, in order that the Secretary of State may take steps to recover the amount from the officer responsible.
(2) On assumption of duty a Governor shall decide whether or not to order a further inspection as prescribed in regulation 282; but if such an inspection is not made he will not be entitled to disclaim liability for any losses, other than those caused by fair wear and tear, which may be brought to light at a later date, merely on the ground that such losses may have occurred in the interval between the departure of his predecessor and his own arrival.
284. Expenditure on Government House furniture incurred in the United Kingdom shall only be admitted as a charge against funds when made through the Crown Agents.
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