in accordance with the
enclosed paper of particulars. In draft
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your Most Obedient
Humble Servant, William Robinson
Governor
in the Colony of Hongkong.
Enclosure
03/02
123
28 SEP.86
Public Works Department
18.
PARTICULARS of the Office now vacant at the
Assistant Engineer.
(1.
Duties of office, and qualifications required for their performance.
2. Salary and emoluments, and whether secured by a permanent law.
3. Other circumstances affecting the value of the office.
4. Nature, number, and amount of securities required, and mode of giving them.
General knowledge of Engineering and surveying, competent to prepare projects for Public Works and take charge during the carrying some under the general supervision of Executive Engineer.
(See attached letter.)
Two thousand three hundred and twenty-eight dollars per annum.
Half salary allowed from time of leaving England to arrival in Colony and during return passage. Note. Present rate of exchange 2.24.
Not secured by any permanent law.
Allowance of Two hundred and eighty-eight dollars per annum for Conveyance.
None.
5. Whether any, and if any, what provision is made from public funds for the passage from this country, or elsewhere, of the persons sent out to fill the office.
6. Acts or Ordinances making provision respecting any of the above matters, and especially respecting the permanency of the emoluments, and the particulars of the security required, with references to the sections in which such provision is made.
7. Term of Engagement.
Passage from England, and return at end of three years subject to good conduct.
None.
Three years from date of arrival in Colony.