Mr Ricketts
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submission of letter to overners of 3 Jun state quite cleart,
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appointmentes
• promotions
to posts of Secretary
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From: A R Paul
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require S of S'approval.
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we wd ideal with it
Hong Kong-Department
Date: 3 May 1991
cut Hd/ Department/Alls level.
Mr Burns
Since implementation of cc: Sir J Coles
new arrangements (1/6/91), HKG have
consulted as before announcement
7 Secierary for work, 2 Commissioner, ICAC
PS/Lord Caithness
Private Secretary
On?
(the only two they should have connitted
in 1951 file),
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Nothing to show we have already approved Mr Erion's HONG KONG CIVIL SERVICE AND JUDICIÁRY: APPROVAL OF
APPOINTMENTS; PROMOTIONS. ETC
apponitment either.
Problem
1.
Whether, with a view to 1997 and to efficient use of
resources, we should streamline procedures for Hong Kong civil service. appointments, transfers, promotions,
disciplinary action etc, so that the Secretary of State's approval is required for only the most. senior posts?
Recommendation-
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I recommend that:.
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(a) the Secretary of: State's approval should be. required only for the positions listed at Annex A,
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equivalent to. those listed in Articles 48 (5) of the Basic: Law, together. with the Chief Justice and: Judges of the High
court;
whis
(b) disciplinary proceedings should be referred: to: the Secretary of State only in the case of these posts at Annex A and of other officers whose appointment: was: originally made or approved by the Secretary of State;
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(c) retirement on medical grounds should be: a matter for
the HKG;
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