Duties
1. To inspect all cattle importation into the Colony, and sheep, goats, swine, and other animals, when deemed necessary.
2. To inspect all cattle, sheep, goats, and swine about to be slaughtered in the public slaughter-houses.
3. To inspect any cattle suspected of being diseased and to enforce the laws of the Colony dealing with diseased animals, and animals unfit for slaughtering for food.
4. To take charge of public depots for cattle, sheep, and swine, and enforce the bye-laws regulating the same.
5. To take charge of the public slaughter-houses, and enforce the bye-laws regulating the same.
6. To examine dead meat and fish suspected of being unwholesome, and give evidence regarding the same in the Law Courts.
7. To take charge of the public food Markets, and enforce the bye-laws regulating the same.
Emoluments
Salary: On appointment, $1800 a year. After 3 years' service, $2,100 a year. After 6 years' service, $2,400 a year.
Allowance: For conveyance, $144 a year.
Pension and Leave: the same as for other Members of the Hongkong Civil Service.