GOVERMENT HOUSE HONG KONG.
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21.
There is
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practical
necd to deal with the
We know also that
applications We have already received.
other overseas officers are waiting for
whether w
are going to change our
considering whether to apply for transfer.
US LO decide
policy before
There is some
urgency 10 this exercise because officers' contracts
expiring all the time. It is not fair to individuale it wo
put off making All announcement, because their jobs are at
stake. Furthermore, their departure and the loss of their valuable expertise would be damaging to the overall quality ot the Hong Kong public service.
22.
these
announce
With this in mind we are intending to
modifications to our policy, both within the civil
service and publicly, in the next few days.
23.
It. Gooa without saying that anyone transferring LO local terms will have to accept local cond il lung of
service. This will mean
reduction in come benefits for
transferees, conrepent wit suroving
24.
Will Do Gomc
We expect neverthelesa that there
criticism of the changes I have outlined from some of the
The Teason for thic is that
Togal Staff associations.
their
members' Promotion prospects will
existing overacao agreement officers
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enhanced if
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to leave.