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INCIDENTAL

Overseas Recruitment

10.

During the report period, 926 vacancies within the

purview of the Public Service Commission were advertised locally,

and on 31 July 1981, 455 posts were under recruitment overseas

(including 12 posts of Police Inspectors). During the same

period 89 newly appointed officers (including 4 Police

Inspectors) assumed duty from overseas. A high level of overseas

recruitment is likely to continue in 1981.

11.

During the report period, 372 rank and file officers

were recruited to the Royal Hong Kong Police Force, against

the recruitment target of 500. On 31 July 1981 there were

1,185 vacancies in the rank and file establishment of 19,998.

Standing Commission on Civil Service Salaries and Conditions of Service

12.

The Standing Commission has now reached

preliminary conclusions on the review of Civil Service Pay Policy,

after considering comments from staff, management and other

interested parties in the private sector. It is in the process

of drafting a report which is expected to be submitted to the

Governor in October 1981. The Standing Commission has also

made substantial progress towards setting benchmark pay levels

for educational qualifications between School Certificate and

Degree, i.e. Matriculation, Post-Secondary Colleges and

Polytechnic Diplomas. It is expected to submit its advice to

the Governor towards the end of 1981.

CONFIDENTIAL