CO129-544-21 Creation of new posts for architects and overseers in Public Works Department 18-9-1933 - 27-1-1934 — Page 35

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buildings and not in the large office block buildings, the

plans of which take a great deal of time to check. Further- more the practice of using reinforced concrete has grown

enormously during the last few years. To check the designs for this form of construction involves a specialist knowledge,

and it is necessary to have one whole-time officer engaged

on the work.

3.

It is possible that, when the present heavy

programme of Public Works Extraordinary is completed in a few years' time, the Colony will not be in a position to

embark on any further expensive works. The new posts should therefore be regarded as temporary and they will be shown

as such in the Estimates. The officers who are selected to fill these new posts will, of course, if they have been satisfactory, have a preferential claim to any vacancies that

may occur in the permanent staff. But here again the possibility of having to reduce the number of permanent posts on their falling vacant should not be lost sight of.

The particulars of the posts, of which copies are attached for transmission to the Crown Agents, have been specially

drawn up with this end in view. It is desirable, in the event of your approving these proposals, that it should be made

clear to candidates that they cannot count on employment

beyond the agreed period of three years.

4.

The Finance Committee of the Legislative Council

has unanimously approved of these proposals. For the present year there are sufficient savings on the Personal Emoluments subhead of the Public Works Department Vote to pay the salaries

of these officers. For 1934 the sums required will be

provided in the Estimates.

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I have the honour to be, Sir,

Your most obedient, humble servant,

Governor, &c.