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is most interested in the work and which finds

the funds has little or no means of direct con-

trol. But the manner in which the system is

carried out amply secures to the Government

the fullest measure of administrative supervision

coasistent with the technic. 1 responsibility

of the consulting Engineers. It is the duty of

the Resident Engineer as stated previously to

refer to the Government on any questions on which it is likely to have special wishes and it is also

his duty to report and refer to the Consulting

Engineer at every stage. All such reports, all

correspondence between the Resident and Consulting Engineer and vice versa including all indents and

accounts, are transmitted, open, through the

Colonial Secretary in the colony and the Crown

Agents in England. Progress reports should be

drawn up by the Resident Engineer at regular

intervals and after review by the Consulting

Engineer should be submitted for the information

of the government. By this means, and by the

opportunities which the Governor or his representa-

the tive has of visiting the works at all times,

Colonial Goverment is, kept fully informed of

all that occurs on the works without the necessity

of calling for special reports. For reason

of the Government already given, the direct intervention should be limited to cases or urgent necessity. e.g. If it

sees reason to question the capacity or industry

of the Resident Engineer, or his loyalty. If it

perceive

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