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Pay and Conditions of Service Division
6.
efficient
In order to provide the public with an
service, it is important to attract and retain the best
qualified candidates to join the service. To this end, it
is essential that the Government offers realistic and
competitive remuneration and benefits. However, the concept of commensuration must be given due weight, and the principle of fair comparison with the private sector must be followed. Too high a salary is a waste of resources while a salary that is too low cannot attract the necessary people and would lead to a drain on staff and poor morale. Therefore, there is a further principle that the Government should set an acceptable standard in following the lead of the private sector, but in relation to the lowest paid, the Government should be among the better paying employers.
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The Division is responsible for policies salaries, pay scales, job related allowances, accommodation, leave and passage entitlements, medical and dental benefits, education allowances and various other benefits.
considers requests from Departments for new ranks,
grades and new posts at the Directorate level. It also conducts regular review on salaries and grade structure of the entire service to ensure appropriate relativities and to meet changing needs.
8.
The Government is advised on matters relating to pay and conditions of service by two
by two independent bodies. The Standing Commission on Civil Service Salaries and Conditions of Service advises on all matters affecting the
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