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Appendix 2

Factors used to grade departments

These factors were first used in the 1964 overall review.

26 & 27 of the First Report (1964).

Main Factors

See paragraphs

A The Importance of the Department to Hong Kong, taking into

account the economic or social effects on Hong Kong of good

or bad decisions taken by the head of department, and of

good or bad judgment exercised by him.

The Financial Effects or implications on Government funds,

having regard not only to size of the funds controlled, but

also to the difficulty of ensuring efficient control and the

extent to which the head of department is in a position to

vary revenue and expenditure by taking decisions and

exercising judgment.

C The Difficulty of the Decisions to be taken and the difficulty

of the judgment to be exercised, having regard to the amount

of planning and forecasting required, the amount of information

and guidance available and the nature of the problems.

D The Time Available in times of stress to take the decisions or

assess the situation.

E The Difficulty of Administering the Department, taking into

account its size, complexity and geographical location, and

the variety and nature of its duties.

F The Political/Social Abilities required, taking into account

the political, social and public relations duties

of the head of department within Hong Kong or overseas.

/Additional Factors

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