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29.
The available places would be allocated to the concerned in proportion to their staff numbers. Within each service, places would be allocated to individuals by a points system similar to that used in the GAS described above, although the weighting to be given to each criterion might, on the advice of the Steering Group and with the approval of the Governor, vary to take account of the needs
the of
particular services. The Steering Group would advise on the allocation of the special circum- stances points which would take account of commendations for outstanding service, and documentary evidence of performance, such as staff appraisal reports etc.
Procedure
30.
Applications would be submitted to the Hong Kong Government by the specified date. Points would be awarded to each applicant by HKID using the marking schemes previously recommended by the Steering Group and tailored to the needs of each individual service. Additional information about performance, commendations, etc provided by the services themselves would also be incorporated. A list of applicants ranked in order of points scored would then be produced by HKID for examination by the Steering Group who would recommend
any necessary
adjustments in the special circumstances points for each service. After any necessary further adjustments a list of those candidates who
be appeared to be qualified and those who seemed likely to
rejected would be submitted to the Steering Group for scrutiny. Thereafter, procedures would be as outlined in paragraphs 21-24 above. The normal good character requirements would apply.
Sensitive Service Section
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31. This section would allow up to 6,300 people who Course of serving Hong Kong or United Kingdom interests in civilian or military role, been exposed to special considerations special factors during the course of their duties. Existing arrangements to safeguard the interests of some of these people, which have been in place for some years, would be subsumed by this section of the scheme.
Procedure
32.
scrutinise
the
Many of the individuals concerned would have already been identified by virtue of their rank, position and area of work and would be invited to submit applications to the Hong Kong Government, Onc the information had been verified, HKID would applications and, if all was in order, the names would then be submitted to the Governor who, if satisfied, would recommend them the Home Secretary for registration. The usual good character requirements would apply.
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