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They are

These three departments have certain common characteristics. primarily disciplined and "uniformed" forces with a distinctive rank structure. They have a hierarchical structure providing, in the main, vertical lines of command. The R.H.K.P.F. and the Fire Services Department have a headquarters directorate providing centralised operational policy formulation, direction and administrative control, with geographical coverage and command. Built into these basic structures are specialist functional branches with both vertical and horizontal linkage e.g. the C.I.D. in the Police and Fire Prevention Bureau in the Fire Services Department, both also providing geographical coverage.

2.14 The Immigration Department structure differs in that below the head-

quarters level, the department comprises a series of functional divisions, each broken down into further functional sections. Some of these functional sections have to be geographically distributed, e.g. Immigration Control Foints at Airport, Harbour and Border, and Immigration Branch Offices providing documentation services.

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The organisational structure of these departments is such that vertical channels of command and communication, with clearly established "line" relationships, are provided. Horizontal "staff" relationships exist between certain specialist functional units and the normal vertical channels.

All "uniformed staff" are subject to the discipline of the department which originates from an Ordinance and is promulgated in the form of subsidiary Regulations, Standing Orders, and such other operational or administrative rules, instructions, etc. as may be issued either from headquarters or, by delegated authority, at command, division and sub-division or unit level.

Bach of these three departments draws strength from the pride, morale, and respect for fellow officers which can develop within an effective disciplined force. At the basic "unit" level, the systems of order, control and operation develop a military nature with e.g. daily parades, daily orders and daily briefings/debriefings.

It was found within these three departments, as a broad observation, that by means of the hierarchical structure, the clear levels of rank, the disciplinary element and the meticulous codification of Regulations, Standing Orders, etc. that a situation exists in each unit of command by which supervisory officers should be clearly aware of the following :

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To whom they are directly accountable above.

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The staff for whom they are directly accountable in their area of command.

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Formal delegation of authority made to them and for which they are accountable.

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Formal authority delegated to staff within their area of responsibility, for which the staff are accountable.

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