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under which these Officers were engaged.
3.
In the case of Mr. Rees there were
exceptional circumstances, for in consequence of the introduc-
tion of the Sterling Salary Scheme, Mr. Rees would, under his
agreement, draw a maller salary than Mr. Grey, the Land
Surveyor, or Mr. King, the Land Bailiff, both of whom are sub-
ordinate to him. I have therefore, subject to your approval,
acquiesced in the acceptance by Mr. Rees of salary provided
in the Sterling Salary Scheme.
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But in the case of Mr. Masters no such
anomaly will be caused by holding that Officer to the termS
of his agreement; and I see no reason why this Goverment
should in his case modify the terms of an agreement which has
already been signed and accepted.
5.
If the precedent is established, a con-
siderable increase of expenditure will be involved and I have
therefore the honour to enquire whether it was your intention
that all Officers en agreements should be allowed to come
under Sterling Salary Scheme and to recommend for your con-
sideration that Note No. 12, which I have quoted above, should
be amended to read.-
"Officers at present serving under agreements will be required to accept Sterling Salaries on re- engagement":
and that individual cases, presenting exceptional features,
should be considered on their merits.
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I have the hongar to be,
^ Sir,
Your most obedient
Henry
Huple servant, And a
Governor, 800..
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