132. During the course of their patrols the officers also advise squatters how fire risks in squatter areas can be reduced by the removal of piles of inflammable rubbish, the use of non-inflammable materials for the repair of their huts, and the like. They also give advice on how to improve the sanitary conditions in the areas.
CHAPTER XI
ORGANIZATION AND STAFF OF THE RESETTLEMENT
DEPARTMENT
133. The Resettlement Department operates under the general direction of the Urban Council, three Select Committees of which are concerned with resettlement matters. These are: the Resettlement and Clearance (Policy) Select Committee, which deals with general matters of policy; and the Resettlement Estates Select Committee and the Resettlement Areas Select Committee, which deal respectively with matters concerning the administration of the multi-storey estates and the cottage resettlement areas. The Commissioner for Resettlement is the Chairman of these three Committees.
134. The Department has four main functions: the clearance and resettlement of squatters occupying sites required for permanent develop- ment; the administration of the cottage resettlement areas; the administration of the multi-storey resettlement estates; and the allocation of hut sites to squatter fire victims and the prevention of new squatting. To carry out these duties the Department had on 31st March, 1958 a total establishment of twelve administrative officers and 1,363 technical, clerical, field and junior staff. Particulars of the establishment approved for the financial year 1958/59 may be found as an appendix to this chapter.
135. The senior posts in the Department are filled by Cadet Officers who are assisted by Executive Officers. The following senior staff changes took place during the year:
In April, 1957 Mr. S. E. Alleyne joined the Department and succeeded Mr. Li Fook Kow as Resettlement Officer. Estates. Mr. Li Fook Kow then became Planning Officer at the Head Office in place of Mr. CHENG Tung Choi who was transferred to the Department of Commerce and Industry.
In July, 1957 Mr. G. M. Tingle returned to the Colony from vacation leave and became Chief Resettlement Officer in place
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