TNAG-2092-FCO40-2978-Royal-Hong-Kong-Police-Force-1990 — Page 20

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applied for within three months from the date of appointment on probation and is approved, the transfer takes effect from the date of appointment; but if an application made more than three months after the date of appointment is approved, the transfer takes effect from the date of application."

Conversion from probationary to agreement terms after appointment is not easy and approval is rarely given..

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A Police Inspector who opted for agreement terms in the first instance can apply for transfer to pensionable terms after appointment and this is normally approved, provided his service and conduct have been satisfactory.

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This summary of the conditions of service applicable to officers serving in Hong Kong has been prepared as a guide to officers on first appointment. The omission of any fact from the summary does not, however, in any way, absolve an officer from the provision of regulations for the time being in force. It is the duty of every officer to acquaint himself as soon as possible after arrival in Hong Kong with Government regulations and such other instructions as may be applicable to his post.

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The salary scale for the post of Police Inspector is as follows:

Note:

HK$ 6,670; 6,995;

7,385; 7,775; 8,165; 8,575; 8,985; 9,405;

9,405; 9,825; 10,245; 10,665; 11,085 11,525; 11,965 per month.

Salaries are paid in Hong Kong currency only and no adjustment is made for any variation in the rate of exchange between the Hong Kong dollar and the pound sterling.

On appointment you will enter the salary scale at HKS 6670 per month. (HKA7385 1f graduate).

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If you are engaged for a second tour of service, you will, on return from vacation leave, continue to receive salary which you were drawing during your leave and will proceed to $10,245 per month at the commencement of your fifth year of service, provided that you have been advanced to the rank of Senior Inspector.

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The passage agreement which you are required to sign is enclosed. You are advised to read it carefully, particularly the provisions relating to deductions from salary, etc. Would you please sign the agreement and return all three copies to this office. An endorsed copy of the agreement will be returned for your retention in due course.

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