(a)
(b)
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To reject the concept of a "through train" for
sovereignty-sensitive posts;
To demand a high degree of influence over
appointments at the
level before 1997; and
Director/Deputy Director
To expect a high degree of "cooperation" from
HKG
(e.g., information on nationality and
right of abode)
which the civil service will
suspect as opening the door to CPG political
scrutiny of appointments (and promotions).
19.
Furthermore, HKG may well find that the CPG's
criteria for assessment of nominees are intrinsically
political:
(a) Perceptions of "loyalty" to the SARG will be a
significant CPG consideration (whereas HKG
would focus on track record and future
potential); in particular,
(b)
"Foreign connections" (principally nationality
and right of abode) will be a concern for the
CPG not just for sovereignty-sensitive posts
for all officers (principally the
but
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