{\rtf1\adeflang1025\ansi\ansicpg1252\uc1\adeff0\deff0\stshfdbch0\stshfloch0\stshfhich0\stshfbi0\deflang1033\deflangfe1033\themelang1033\themelangfe0\themelangcs0{\fonttbl{\f0\fbidi \froman\fcharset0\fprq2{\*\panose 02020603050405020304}Times New Roman;}{\f2\fbidi \fmodern\fcharset0\fprq1{\*\panose 02070309020205020404}Courier New;}
{\f3\fbidi \froman\fcharset2\fprq2{\*\panose 05050102010706020507}Symbol;}{\f10\fbidi \fnil\fcharset2\fprq2{\*\panose 05000000000000000000}Wingdings;}{\f34\fbidi \froman\fcharset0\fprq2{\*\panose 02040503050406030204}Cambria Math;}
{\f36\fbidi \froman\fcharset0\fprq2{\*\panose 02040503050406030204}Cambria;}{\flomajor\f31500\fbidi \froman\fcharset0\fprq2{\*\panose 02020603050405020304}Times New Roman;}
{\fdbmajor\f31501\fbidi \froman\fcharset0\fprq2{\*\panose 02020603050405020304}Times New Roman;}{\fhimajor\f31502\fbidi \froman\fcharset0\fprq2{\*\panose 02040503050406030204}Cambria;}
{\fbimajor\f31503\fbidi \froman\fcharset0\fprq2{\*\panose 02020603050405020304}Times New Roman;}{\flominor\f31504\fbidi \froman\fcharset0\fprq2{\*\panose 02020603050405020304}Times New Roman;}
{\fdbminor\f31505\fbidi \froman\fcharset0\fprq2{\*\panose 02020603050405020304}Times New Roman;}{\fhiminor\f31506\fbidi \fswiss\fcharset0\fprq2{\*\panose 020f0502020204030204}Calibri;}
{\fbiminor\f31507\fbidi \froman\fcharset0\fprq2{\*\panose 02020603050405020304}Times New Roman;}{\f443\fbidi \froman\fcharset238\fprq2 Times New Roman CE;}{\f444\fbidi \froman\fcharset204\fprq2 Times New Roman Cyr;}
{\f446\fbidi \froman\fcharset161\fprq2 Times New Roman Greek;}{\f447\fbidi \froman\fcharset162\fprq2 Times New Roman Tur;}{\f448\fbidi \froman\fcharset177\fprq2 Times New Roman (Hebrew);}{\f449\fbidi \froman\fcharset178\fprq2 Times New Roman (Arabic);}
{\f450\fbidi \froman\fcharset186\fprq2 Times New Roman Baltic;}{\f451\fbidi \froman\fcharset163\fprq2 Times New Roman (Vietnamese);}{\f463\fbidi \fmodern\fcharset238\fprq1 Courier New CE;}{\f464\fbidi \fmodern\fcharset204\fprq1 Courier New Cyr;}
{\f466\fbidi \fmodern\fcharset161\fprq1 Courier New Greek;}{\f467\fbidi \fmodern\fcharset162\fprq1 Courier New Tur;}{\f468\fbidi \fmodern\fcharset177\fprq1 Courier New (Hebrew);}{\f469\fbidi \fmodern\fcharset178\fprq1 Courier New (Arabic);}
{\f470\fbidi \fmodern\fcharset186\fprq1 Courier New Baltic;}{\f471\fbidi \fmodern\fcharset163\fprq1 Courier New (Vietnamese);}{\f783\fbidi \froman\fcharset238\fprq2 Cambria Math CE;}{\f784\fbidi \froman\fcharset204\fprq2 Cambria Math Cyr;}
{\f786\fbidi \froman\fcharset161\fprq2 Cambria Math Greek;}{\f787\fbidi \froman\fcharset162\fprq2 Cambria Math Tur;}{\f790\fbidi \froman\fcharset186\fprq2 Cambria Math Baltic;}{\f791\fbidi \froman\fcharset163\fprq2 Cambria Math (Vietnamese);}
{\f803\fbidi \froman\fcharset238\fprq2 Cambria CE;}{\f804\fbidi \froman\fcharset204\fprq2 Cambria Cyr;}{\f806\fbidi \froman\fcharset161\fprq2 Cambria Greek;}{\f807\fbidi \froman\fcharset162\fprq2 Cambria Tur;}
{\f810\fbidi \froman\fcharset186\fprq2 Cambria Baltic;}{\f811\fbidi \froman\fcharset163\fprq2 Cambria (Vietnamese);}{\flomajor\f31508\fbidi \froman\fcharset238\fprq2 Times New Roman CE;}
{\flomajor\f31509\fbidi \froman\fcharset204\fprq2 Times New Roman Cyr;}{\flomajor\f31511\fbidi \froman\fcharset161\fprq2 Times New Roman Greek;}{\flomajor\f31512\fbidi \froman\fcharset162\fprq2 Times New Roman Tur;}
{\flomajor\f31513\fbidi \froman\fcharset177\fprq2 Times New Roman (Hebrew);}{\flomajor\f31514\fbidi \froman\fcharset178\fprq2 Times New Roman (Arabic);}{\flomajor\f31515\fbidi \froman\fcharset186\fprq2 Times New Roman Baltic;}
{\flomajor\f31516\fbidi \froman\fcharset163\fprq2 Times New Roman (Vietnamese);}{\fdbmajor\f31518\fbidi \froman\fcharset238\fprq2 Times New Roman CE;}{\fdbmajor\f31519\fbidi \froman\fcharset204\fprq2 Times New Roman Cyr;}
{\fdbmajor\f31521\fbidi \froman\fcharset161\fprq2 Times New Roman Greek;}{\fdbmajor\f31522\fbidi \froman\fcharset162\fprq2 Times New Roman Tur;}{\fdbmajor\f31523\fbidi \froman\fcharset177\fprq2 Times New Roman (Hebrew);}
{\fdbmajor\f31524\fbidi \froman\fcharset178\fprq2 Times New Roman (Arabic);}{\fdbmajor\f31525\fbidi \froman\fcharset186\fprq2 Times New Roman Baltic;}{\fdbmajor\f31526\fbidi \froman\fcharset163\fprq2 Times New Roman (Vietnamese);}
{\fhimajor\f31528\fbidi \froman\fcharset238\fprq2 Cambria CE;}{\fhimajor\f31529\fbidi \froman\fcharset204\fprq2 Cambria Cyr;}{\fhimajor\f31531\fbidi \froman\fcharset161\fprq2 Cambria Greek;}{\fhimajor\f31532\fbidi \froman\fcharset162\fprq2 Cambria Tur;}
{\fhimajor\f31535\fbidi \froman\fcharset186\fprq2 Cambria Baltic;}{\fhimajor\f31536\fbidi \froman\fcharset163\fprq2 Cambria (Vietnamese);}{\fbimajor\f31538\fbidi \froman\fcharset238\fprq2 Times New Roman CE;}
{\fbimajor\f31539\fbidi \froman\fcharset204\fprq2 Times New Roman Cyr;}{\fbimajor\f31541\fbidi \froman\fcharset161\fprq2 Times New Roman Greek;}{\fbimajor\f31542\fbidi \froman\fcharset162\fprq2 Times New Roman Tur;}
{\fbimajor\f31543\fbidi \froman\fcharset177\fprq2 Times New Roman (Hebrew);}{\fbimajor\f31544\fbidi \froman\fcharset178\fprq2 Times New Roman (Arabic);}{\fbimajor\f31545\fbidi \froman\fcharset186\fprq2 Times New Roman Baltic;}
{\fbimajor\f31546\fbidi \froman\fcharset163\fprq2 Times New Roman (Vietnamese);}{\flominor\f31548\fbidi \froman\fcharset238\fprq2 Times New Roman CE;}{\flominor\f31549\fbidi \froman\fcharset204\fprq2 Times New Roman Cyr;}
{\flominor\f31551\fbidi \froman\fcharset161\fprq2 Times New Roman Greek;}{\flominor\f31552\fbidi \froman\fcharset162\fprq2 Times New Roman Tur;}{\flominor\f31553\fbidi \froman\fcharset177\fprq2 Times New Roman (Hebrew);}
{\flominor\f31554\fbidi \froman\fcharset178\fprq2 Times New Roman (Arabic);}{\flominor\f31555\fbidi \froman\fcharset186\fprq2 Times New Roman Baltic;}{\flominor\f31556\fbidi \froman\fcharset163\fprq2 Times New Roman (Vietnamese);}
{\fdbminor\f31558\fbidi \froman\fcharset238\fprq2 Times New Roman CE;}{\fdbminor\f31559\fbidi \froman\fcharset204\fprq2 Times New Roman Cyr;}{\fdbminor\f31561\fbidi \froman\fcharset161\fprq2 Times New Roman Greek;}
{\fdbminor\f31562\fbidi \froman\fcharset162\fprq2 Times New Roman Tur;}{\fdbminor\f31563\fbidi \froman\fcharset177\fprq2 Times New Roman (Hebrew);}{\fdbminor\f31564\fbidi \froman\fcharset178\fprq2 Times New Roman (Arabic);}
{\fdbminor\f31565\fbidi \froman\fcharset186\fprq2 Times New Roman Baltic;}{\fdbminor\f31566\fbidi \froman\fcharset163\fprq2 Times New Roman (Vietnamese);}{\fhiminor\f31568\fbidi \fswiss\fcharset238\fprq2 Calibri CE;}
{\fhiminor\f31569\fbidi \fswiss\fcharset204\fprq2 Calibri Cyr;}{\fhiminor\f31571\fbidi \fswiss\fcharset161\fprq2 Calibri Greek;}{\fhiminor\f31572\fbidi \fswiss\fcharset162\fprq2 Calibri Tur;}
{\fhiminor\f31575\fbidi \fswiss\fcharset186\fprq2 Calibri Baltic;}{\fhiminor\f31576\fbidi \fswiss\fcharset163\fprq2 Calibri (Vietnamese);}{\fbiminor\f31578\fbidi \froman\fcharset238\fprq2 Times New Roman CE;}
{\fbiminor\f31579\fbidi \froman\fcharset204\fprq2 Times New Roman Cyr;}{\fbiminor\f31581\fbidi \froman\fcharset161\fprq2 Times New Roman Greek;}{\fbiminor\f31582\fbidi \froman\fcharset162\fprq2 Times New Roman Tur;}
{\fbiminor\f31583\fbidi \froman\fcharset177\fprq2 Times New Roman (Hebrew);}{\fbiminor\f31584\fbidi \froman\fcharset178\fprq2 Times New Roman (Arabic);}{\fbiminor\f31585\fbidi \froman\fcharset186\fprq2 Times New Roman Baltic;}
{\fbiminor\f31586\fbidi \froman\fcharset163\fprq2 Times New Roman (Vietnamese);}}{\colortbl;\red0\green0\blue0;\red0\green0\blue255;\red0\green255\blue255;\red0\green255\blue0;\red255\green0\blue255;\red255\green0\blue0;\red255\green255\blue0;
\red255\green255\blue255;\red0\green0\blue128;\red0\green128\blue128;\red0\green128\blue0;\red128\green0\blue128;\red128\green0\blue0;\red128\green128\blue0;\red128\green128\blue128;\red192\green192\blue192;\red79\green129\blue189;}{\*\defchp }{\*\defpap 
\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0 }\noqfpromote {\stylesheet{\qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0 \rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs20\alang1025 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\cgrid\langnp5129\langfenp5129 \snext0 \sqformat \spriority0 \styrsid15870731 Normal;}{\s1\qc \li0\ri0\keepn\widctlpar\brdrt\brdrs\brdrw15\brsp20 \wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\outlinelevel0\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0 
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs20\alang1025 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\cgrid\langnp5129\langfenp5129 \sbasedon0 \snext0 \sqformat \spriority0 \styrsid15870731 heading 1;}{
\s2\qc \li0\ri0\keepn\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\outlinelevel1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0 \rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs20\alang1025 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\cgrid\langnp5129\langfenp5129 
\sbasedon0 \snext0 \sqformat \spriority0 \styrsid15870731 heading 2;}{\s3\qj \li0\ri0\sb200\keep\keepn\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\outlinelevel2\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0 \rtlch\fcs1 \ab\af0\afs20\alang1025 \ltrch\fcs0 
\b\f36\fs24\cf17\lang5129\langfe5129\cgrid\langnp5129\langfenp5129 \sbasedon0 \snext0 \slink47 \sqformat \spriority0 \styrsid15870731 heading 3;}{\*\cs10 \additive \ssemihidden \spriority0 Default Paragraph Font;}{\*
\ts11\tsrowd\trftsWidthB3\trpaddl108\trpaddr108\trpaddfl3\trpaddft3\trpaddfb3\trpaddfr3\tblind0\tblindtype3\tscellwidthfts0\tsvertalt\tsbrdrt\tsbrdrl\tsbrdrb\tsbrdrr\tsbrdrdgl\tsbrdrdgr\tsbrdrh\tsbrdrv 
\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0 \rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs20\alang1025 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs20\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 \snext11 \ssemihidden \spriority0 Normal Table;}{
\s15\qj \li0\ri0\sb360\sl360\slmult1\widctlpar\tx709\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls13\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0 \rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs20\alang1025 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\cgrid\langnp5129\langfenp5129 
\sbasedon0 \snext15 \spriority0 \styrsid15870731 Number;}{\s16\qj \li0\ri0\sa120\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0 \rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs20\alang1025 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\cgrid\langnp5129\langfenp5129 
\sbasedon0 \snext16 \ssemihidden \spriority0 \styrsid15870731 Body Text;}{\s17\qj \fi-709\li1418\ri686\sb360\sl360\slmult1\widctlpar\tx709\wrapdefault{\*\pn \pnlvlbody\ilvl0\ls3\pnrnot0\pndec }\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls3\adjustright\rin686\lin1418\itap0 
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs20\alang1025 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\cgrid\langnp5129\langfenp5129 \sbasedon0 \snext17 \spriority0 \styrsid15870731 First Indent;}{\s18\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar
\tx567\tqr\tx8198\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0 \rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs20\alang1025 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\caps\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\cgrid\langnp5129\langfenp5129 \snext18 \sautoupd \spriority0 \styrsid6166084 Title Case;}{
\s19\qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\brdrt\brdrs\brdrw10\brsp240 \brdrb\brdrs\brdrw10\brsp240 \tx5103\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0 \rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs20\alang1025 \ltrch\fcs0 
\b\fs24\lang1024\langfe1024\cgrid\noproof\langnp5129\langfenp5129 \snext19 \sautoupd \spriority0 \styrsid15870731 Waistband;}{\*\cs20 \additive \rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \ul\cf2 \sbasedon10 \ssemihidden \spriority0 \styrsid1799356 Hyperlink;}{
\s21\qj \li0\ri0\sl-220\slmult0\widctlpar\tx709\pvpg\phpg\posx2302\posy14113\dxfrtext181\dfrmtxtx181\dfrmtxty181\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0 \rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs20\alang1025 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs20\lang5129\langfe5129\cgrid\langnp5129\langfenp5129 \sbasedon15 \snext21 \spriority0 \styrsid15870731 solicitors;}{\s22\qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tqc\tx4320\tqr\tx8640\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0 \rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs20\alang1025 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\cgrid\langnp5129\langfenp5129 \sbasedon0 \snext22 \slink49 \styrsid15870731 header;}{\s23\ql \fi-3969\li5387\ri0\widctlpar
\tx567\tqr\tx8198\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin5387\itap0 \rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs20\alang1025 \ltrch\fcs0 \caps\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\cgrid\langnp5129\langfenp5129 \sbasedon18 \snext23 \spriority0 \styrsid15870731 Matter;}{
\s24\qj \li0\ri0\sb360\sl360\slmult1\widctlpar\tx709\tx1418\tx2126\tx2835\tx3544\tx4253\tx4961\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0 \rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs20\alang1025 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\cgrid\langnp5129\langfenp5129 \sbasedon0 \snext24 \spriority0 \styrsid15870731 Body;}{\s25\qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx567\tqr\tx8198\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0 \rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs20\alang1025 
\ltrch\fcs0 \b\caps\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\cgrid\langnp5129\langfenp5129 \sbasedon18 \snext25 \spriority0 \styrsid15870731 Suppression;}{\*\cs26 \additive \f0\fs22 \spriority0 \styrsid15870731 Party ref;}{
\s27\qr \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0 \rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs20\alang1025 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\caps\fs24\lang1024\langfe1024\cgrid\noproof\langnp5129\langfenp5129 \snext0 \spriority0 \styrsid15870731 AlignRight;}
{\s28\qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tqc\tx4320\tqr\tx8640\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0 \rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs20\alang1025 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\cgrid\langnp5129\langfenp5129 
\sbasedon0 \snext28 \ssemihidden \spriority0 \styrsid15870731 footer;}{\s29\qj \fi210\li0\ri0\sa120\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0 \rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs20\alang1025 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\cgrid\langnp5129\langfenp5129 \sbasedon0 \snext29 \ssemihidden \spriority0 \styrsid15870731 Body Text First Indent;}{\*\cs30 \additive \fs22 \spriority0 \styrsid15870731 Party name;}{
\s31\qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0 \rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs20\alang1025 \ltrch\fcs0 \f2\fs20\lang5129\langfe5129\cgrid\langnp5129\langfenp5129 \sbasedon0 \snext31 \slink48 \styrsid15870731 Plain Text;}{
\s32\qj \fi-709\li709\ri0\sb360\sl360\slmult1\widctlpar\tx709\tx1418\tx2126\tx2835\tx3544\tx4253\tx4961\wrapdefault{\*\pn \pnlvlbody\ilvl0\ls11\pnrnot0\pndec }\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls11\adjustright\rin0\lin709\itap0 \rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs20\alang1025 
\ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\cgrid\langnp5129\langfenp5129 \sbasedon0 \snext32 \spriority0 \styrsid15870731 Bullets;}{\s33\qj \li0\ri0\keepn\widctlpar\tqr\tx8222\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0 \rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs20\alang1025 \ltrch\fcs0 \caps\fs24\ul\lang5129\langfe5129\cgrid\langnp5129\langfenp5129 \sbasedon0 \snext33 \spriority0 \styrsid15870731 Heading;}{\s34\qj \li0\ri0\sb360\keepn\widctlpar
\tx5103\tqr\tx8222\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0 \rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs20\alang1025 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\caps\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\cgrid\langnp5129\langfenp5129 \sbasedon33 \snext15 \spriority0 \styrsid15870731 Justice;}{
\s35\qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0 \rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs20\alang1025 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\cgrid\langnp5129\langfenp5129 \sbasedon0 \snext35 \spriority0 \styrsid15870731 
Name Suppression;}{\*\cs36 \additive \rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \sbasedon10 \ssemihidden \spriority0 \styrsid15870731 page number;}{\s37\qj \li0\ri0\keepn\widctlpar\tqr\tx8222\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0 \rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs20\alang1025 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\cgrid\langnp5129\langfenp5129 \sbasedon33 \snext37 \spriority0 \styrsid15870731 Role;}{\s38\qj \li0\ri0\sb480\sa240\keepn\widctlpar
\tx709\tx1418\tx2126\tx2835\tx3544\tx4253\tx4961\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0 \rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs20\alang1025 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\cgrid\langnp5129\langfenp5129 
\sbasedon0 \snext15 \spriority0 \styrsid15870731 Subheading;}{\s39\ql \fi-1418\li1418\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1418\itap0 \rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs20\alang1025 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\cgrid\langnp5129\langfenp5129 \sbasedon0 \snext39 \spriority0 \styrsid15870731 Appearances1;}{\s40\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0 \rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs20\alang1025 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs18\lang1024\langfe1024\cgrid\noproof\langnp5129\langfenp5129 \snext40 \spriority0 \styrsid15870731 FooterMNC;}{\s41\ql \fi-2552\li3970\ri0\widctlpar\tx3969\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin3970\itap0 \rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs20\alang1025 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\cgrid\langnp5129\langfenp5129 \sbasedon0 \snext41 \spriority0 \styrsid15870731 Matter1;}{\s42\qj \li709\ri686\sb240\widctlpar
\tx709\tx1418\tx2126\tx2835\tx3544\tx4253\tx4961\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin686\lin709\itap0 \rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs20\alang1025 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs22\lang5129\langfe5129\cgrid\langnp5129\langfenp5129 
\sbasedon0 \snext42 \spriority0 \styrsid15870731 Quotations;}{\s43\ql \fi-2552\li3970\ri0\sl360\slmult1\widctlpar\tx3969\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin3970\itap0 \rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs20\alang1025 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\cgrid\langnp5129\langfenp5129 \sbasedon41 \snext43 \spriority0 \styrsid15870731 Matter2;}{\s44\qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0 \rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs20\alang1025 \ltrch\fcs0 
\b\caps\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\cgrid\langnp5129\langfenp5129 \snext44 \spriority0 \styrsid15870731 Party Name Criminal;}{\s45\qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0 \rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs20\alang1025 
\ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\cgrid\langnp5129\langfenp5129 \snext45 \spriority0 \styrsid15870731 Versus;}{\s46\qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0 \rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs20\alang1025 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\cgrid\langnp5129\langfenp5129 \snext46 \spriority0 \styrsid15870731 Party Type Criminal;}{\*\cs47 \additive \rtlch\fcs1 \ab\af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\f36\fs24\cf17 \sbasedon10 \slink3 \slocked \ssemihidden \spriority0 \styrsid15870731 
Heading 3 Char;}{\*\cs48 \additive \rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \f2 \sbasedon10 \slink31 \slocked \styrsid2768194 Plain Text Char;}{\*\cs49 \additive \rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24 \sbasedon10 \slink22 \slocked \styrsid996225 Header Char;}{
\s50\qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0 \rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs20\alang1025 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs20\lang5129\langfe5129\cgrid\langnp5129\langfenp5129 \sbasedon0 \snext50 \slink51 \spriority0 \styrsid1517161 
endnote text;}{\*\cs51 \additive \rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \sbasedon10 \slink50 \slocked \spriority0 \styrsid1517161 Endnote Text Char;}{\*\cs52 \additive \rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \super \sbasedon10 \spriority0 \styrsid1517161 endnote reference;}{
\s53\qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0 \rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs20\alang1025 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs20\lang5129\langfe5129\cgrid\langnp5129\langfenp5129 \sbasedon0 \snext53 \slink54 \spriority0 \styrsid6375085 
footnote text;}{\*\cs54 \additive \rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \sbasedon10 \slink53 \slocked \spriority0 \styrsid6375085 Footnote Text Char;}{\*\cs55 \additive \rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \super \sbasedon10 \spriority0 \styrsid6375085 
footnote reference;}{\*\ts56\tsrowd\trbrdrt\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trbrdrl\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trbrdrb\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trbrdrr\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trbrdrh\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trbrdrv\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 
\trftsWidthB3\trpaddl108\trpaddr108\trpaddfl3\trpaddft3\trpaddfb3\trpaddfr3\tblind0\tblindtype3\tscellwidthfts0\tsvertalt\tsbrdrt\tsbrdrl\tsbrdrb\tsbrdrr\tsbrdrdgl\tsbrdrdgr\tsbrdrh\tsbrdrv 
\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0 \rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs20\alang1025 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs20\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 \sbasedon11 \snext56 \slocked \spriority0 \styrsid3424387 
Table Grid;}}{\*\listtable{\list\listtemplateid-726744732\listsimple{\listlevel\levelnfc23\levelnfcn23\leveljc0\leveljcn0\levelfollow0\levelstartat1\levelspace0\levelindent0{\leveltext\'01\u-3913 ?;}{\levelnumbers;}\f3\fbias0\hres0\chhres0 \fi-360\li1492
\jclisttab\tx1492\lin1492 }{\listname ;}\listid-128}{\list\listtemplateid-2023222846\listsimple{\listlevel\levelnfc0\levelnfcn0\leveljc0\leveljcn0\levelfollow0\levelstartat1\levelspace0\levelindent0{\leveltext\'03[\'00];}{\levelnumbers\'02;}\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \b0\i0\f0\fs24\fbias0\hres0\chhres0 \fi-709\li709\jclisttab\tx709\lin709 }{\listname ;}\listid18825586}{\list\listtemplateid-1063227620\listhybrid{\listlevel\levelnfc3\levelnfcn3\leveljc0\leveljcn0\levelfollow0\levelstartat1\levelspace0
\levelindent0{\leveltext\leveltemplateid336134165\'02\'00.;}{\levelnumbers\'01;}\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \fbias0\hres0\chhres0 \fi-360\li720\lin720 }{\listlevel\levelnfc4\levelnfcn4\leveljc0\leveljcn0\levelfollow0\levelstartat1\lvltentative
\levelspace0\levelindent0{\leveltext\leveltemplateid336134169\'02\'01.;}{\levelnumbers\'01;}\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \hres0\chhres0 \fi-360\li1440\lin1440 }{\listlevel\levelnfc2\levelnfcn2\leveljc2\leveljcn2\levelfollow0\levelstartat1\lvltentative
\levelspace0\levelindent0{\leveltext\leveltemplateid336134171\'02\'02.;}{\levelnumbers\'01;}\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \hres0\chhres0 \fi-180\li2160\lin2160 }{\listlevel\levelnfc0\levelnfcn0\leveljc0\leveljcn0\levelfollow0\levelstartat1\lvltentative
\levelspace0\levelindent0{\leveltext\leveltemplateid336134159\'02\'03.;}{\levelnumbers\'01;}\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \hres0\chhres0 \fi-360\li2880\lin2880 }{\listlevel\levelnfc4\levelnfcn4\leveljc0\leveljcn0\levelfollow0\levelstartat1\lvltentative
\levelspace0\levelindent0{\leveltext\leveltemplateid336134169\'02\'04.;}{\levelnumbers\'01;}\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \hres0\chhres0 \fi-360\li3600\lin3600 }{\listlevel\levelnfc2\levelnfcn2\leveljc2\leveljcn2\levelfollow0\levelstartat1\lvltentative
\levelspace0\levelindent0{\leveltext\leveltemplateid336134171\'02\'05.;}{\levelnumbers\'01;}\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \hres0\chhres0 \fi-180\li4320\lin4320 }{\listlevel\levelnfc0\levelnfcn0\leveljc0\leveljcn0\levelfollow0\levelstartat1\lvltentative
\levelspace0\levelindent0{\leveltext\leveltemplateid336134159\'02\'06.;}{\levelnumbers\'01;}\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \hres0\chhres0 \fi-360\li5040\lin5040 }{\listlevel\levelnfc4\levelnfcn4\leveljc0\leveljcn0\levelfollow0\levelstartat1\lvltentative
\levelspace0\levelindent0{\leveltext\leveltemplateid336134169\'02\'07.;}{\levelnumbers\'01;}\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \hres0\chhres0 \fi-360\li5760\lin5760 }{\listlevel\levelnfc2\levelnfcn2\leveljc2\leveljcn2\levelfollow0\levelstartat1\lvltentative
\levelspace0\levelindent0{\leveltext\leveltemplateid336134171\'02\'08.;}{\levelnumbers\'01;}\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \hres0\chhres0 \fi-180\li6480\lin6480 }{\listname ;}\listid334693198}{\list\listtemplateid-200144624\listsimple{\listlevel\levelnfc23
\levelnfcn23\leveljc0\leveljcn0\levelfollow0\levelstartat1\levelspace0\levelindent0{\leveltext\'01\u-3913 ?;}{\levelnumbers;}\f3\fbias0\hres0\chhres0 \fi-709\li709\jclisttab\tx709\lin709 }{\listname ;}\listid485322998}{\list\listtemplateid-1169916888
\listhybrid{\listlevel\levelnfc23\levelnfcn23\leveljc0\leveljcn0\levelfollow0\levelstartat1\levelspace360\levelindent0{\leveltext\leveltemplateid336134145\'01\u-3913 ?;}{\levelnumbers;}\f3\fbias0\hres0\chhres0 \fi-360\li2160\lin2160 }{\listlevel
\levelnfc23\levelnfcn23\leveljc0\leveljcn0\levelfollow0\levelstartat1\lvltentative\levelspace360\levelindent0{\leveltext\leveltemplateid336134147\'01o;}{\levelnumbers;}\f2\fbias0\hres0\chhres0 \fi-360\li2880\lin2880 }{\listlevel\levelnfc23\levelnfcn23
\leveljc0\leveljcn0\levelfollow0\levelstartat1\lvltentative\levelspace360\levelindent0{\leveltext\leveltemplateid336134149\'01\u-3929 ?;}{\levelnumbers;}\f10\fbias0\hres0\chhres0 \fi-360\li3600\lin3600 }{\listlevel\levelnfc23\levelnfcn23\leveljc0
\leveljcn0\levelfollow0\levelstartat1\lvltentative\levelspace360\levelindent0{\leveltext\leveltemplateid336134145\'01\u-3913 ?;}{\levelnumbers;}\f3\fbias0\hres0\chhres0 \fi-360\li4320\lin4320 }{\listlevel\levelnfc23\levelnfcn23\leveljc0\leveljcn0
\levelfollow0\levelstartat1\lvltentative\levelspace360\levelindent0{\leveltext\leveltemplateid336134147\'01o;}{\levelnumbers;}\f2\fbias0\hres0\chhres0 \fi-360\li5040\lin5040 }{\listlevel\levelnfc23\levelnfcn23\leveljc0\leveljcn0\levelfollow0\levelstartat1
\lvltentative\levelspace360\levelindent0{\leveltext\leveltemplateid336134149\'01\u-3929 ?;}{\levelnumbers;}\f10\fbias0\hres0\chhres0 \fi-360\li5760\lin5760 }{\listlevel\levelnfc23\levelnfcn23\leveljc0\leveljcn0\levelfollow0\levelstartat1\lvltentative
\levelspace360\levelindent0{\leveltext\leveltemplateid336134145\'01\u-3913 ?;}{\levelnumbers;}\f3\fbias0\hres0\chhres0 \fi-360\li6480\lin6480 }{\listlevel\levelnfc23\levelnfcn23\leveljc0\leveljcn0\levelfollow0\levelstartat1\lvltentative\levelspace360
\levelindent0{\leveltext\leveltemplateid336134147\'01o;}{\levelnumbers;}\f2\fbias0\hres0\chhres0 \fi-360\li7200\lin7200 }{\listlevel\levelnfc23\levelnfcn23\leveljc0\leveljcn0\levelfollow0\levelstartat1\lvltentative\levelspace360\levelindent0{\leveltext
\leveltemplateid336134149\'01\u-3929 ?;}{\levelnumbers;}\f10\fbias0\hres0\chhres0 \fi-360\li7920\lin7920 }{\listname ;}\listid701318490}{\list\listtemplateid67698703\listsimple{\listlevel\levelnfc0\levelnfcn0\leveljc0\leveljcn0\levelfollow0\levelstartat1
\levelspace0\levelindent0{\leveltext\'02\'00.;}{\levelnumbers\'01;}\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \hres0\chhres0 \fi-360\li360\jclisttab\tx360\lin360 }{\listname ;}\listid743381751}{\list\listtemplateid-1807297142\listsimple{\listlevel\levelnfc0\levelnfcn0
\leveljc0\leveljcn0\levelfollow0\levelstartat1\levelspace0\levelindent0{\leveltext\'02\'00.;}{\levelnumbers\'01;}\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \hres0\chhres0 \s17\fi-360\li360\jclisttab\tx360\lin360 }{\listname ;}\listid830756388}
{\list\listtemplateid732587546\listhybrid{\listlevel\levelnfc23\levelnfcn23\leveljc0\leveljcn0\levelfollow0\levelstartat1\levelspace360\levelindent0{\leveltext\leveltemplateid336134145\'01\u-3913 ?;}{\levelnumbers;}\f3\fbias0\hres0\chhres0 
\fi-360\li720\lin720 }{\listlevel\levelnfc23\levelnfcn23\leveljc0\leveljcn0\levelfollow0\levelstartat1\lvltentative\levelspace360\levelindent0{\leveltext\leveltemplateid336134147\'01o;}{\levelnumbers;}\f2\fbias0\hres0\chhres0 \fi-360\li1440\lin1440 }
{\listlevel\levelnfc23\levelnfcn23\leveljc0\leveljcn0\levelfollow0\levelstartat1\lvltentative\levelspace360\levelindent0{\leveltext\leveltemplateid336134149\'01\u-3929 ?;}{\levelnumbers;}\f10\fbias0\hres0\chhres0 \fi-360\li2160\lin2160 }{\listlevel
\levelnfc23\levelnfcn23\leveljc0\leveljcn0\levelfollow0\levelstartat1\lvltentative\levelspace360\levelindent0{\leveltext\leveltemplateid336134145\'01\u-3913 ?;}{\levelnumbers;}\f3\fbias0\hres0\chhres0 \fi-360\li2880\lin2880 }{\listlevel\levelnfc23
\levelnfcn23\leveljc0\leveljcn0\levelfollow0\levelstartat1\lvltentative\levelspace360\levelindent0{\leveltext\leveltemplateid336134147\'01o;}{\levelnumbers;}\f2\fbias0\hres0\chhres0 \fi-360\li3600\lin3600 }{\listlevel\levelnfc23\levelnfcn23\leveljc0
\leveljcn0\levelfollow0\levelstartat1\lvltentative\levelspace360\levelindent0{\leveltext\leveltemplateid336134149\'01\u-3929 ?;}{\levelnumbers;}\f10\fbias0\hres0\chhres0 \fi-360\li4320\lin4320 }{\listlevel\levelnfc23\levelnfcn23\leveljc0\leveljcn0
\levelfollow0\levelstartat1\lvltentative\levelspace360\levelindent0{\leveltext\leveltemplateid336134145\'01\u-3913 ?;}{\levelnumbers;}\f3\fbias0\hres0\chhres0 \fi-360\li5040\lin5040 }{\listlevel\levelnfc23\levelnfcn23\leveljc0\leveljcn0\levelfollow0
\levelstartat1\lvltentative\levelspace360\levelindent0{\leveltext\leveltemplateid336134147\'01o;}{\levelnumbers;}\f2\fbias0\hres0\chhres0 \fi-360\li5760\lin5760 }{\listlevel\levelnfc23\levelnfcn23\leveljc0\leveljcn0\levelfollow0\levelstartat1\lvltentative
\levelspace360\levelindent0{\leveltext\leveltemplateid336134149\'01\u-3929 ?;}{\levelnumbers;}\f10\fbias0\hres0\chhres0 \fi-360\li6480\lin6480 }{\listname ;}\listid835417486}{\list\listtemplateid1992606558{\listlevel\levelnfc0\levelnfcn0\leveljc0
\leveljcn0\levelfollow0\levelstartat1\levelspace0\levelindent0{\leveltext\'03[\'00];}{\levelnumbers\'02;}\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \hres0\chhres0 \jclisttab\tx360 }{\listlevel\levelnfc4\levelnfcn4\leveljc0\leveljcn0\levelfollow0\levelstartat1
\levelspace0\levelindent0{\leveltext\'02\'01);}{\levelnumbers\'01;}\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \hres0\chhres0 \li709\jclisttab\tx1069\lin709 }{\listlevel\levelnfc2\levelnfcn2\leveljc0\leveljcn0\levelfollow0\levelstartat1\levelspace0\levelindent0
{\leveltext\'02\'02);}{\levelnumbers\'01;}\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \hres0\chhres0 \li1418\jclisttab\tx2138\lin1418 }{\listlevel\levelnfc0\levelnfcn0\leveljc0\leveljcn0\levelfollow0\levelstartat1\levelspace0\levelindent0{\leveltext
\'03(\'03);}{\levelnumbers\'02;}\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \hres0\chhres0 \li2126\jclisttab\tx2486\lin2126 }{\listlevel\levelnfc4\levelnfcn4\leveljc0\leveljcn0\levelfollow0\levelstartat1\levelspace0\levelindent0{\leveltext\'03(\'04);}{\levelnumbers
\'02;}\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \hres0\chhres0 \li2835\jclisttab\tx3195\lin2835 }{\listlevel\levelnfc2\levelnfcn2\leveljc0\leveljcn0\levelfollow0\levelstartat1\levelspace0\levelindent0{\leveltext\'03(\'05);}{\levelnumbers\'02;}\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 
\ltrch\fcs0 \hres0\chhres0 \li3544\jclisttab\tx4264\lin3544 }{\listlevel\levelnfc0\levelnfcn0\leveljc0\leveljcn0\levelfollow0\levelstartat1\levelspace0\levelindent0{\leveltext\'02\'06.;}{\levelnumbers\'01;}\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \hres0\chhres0 
\li4253\jclisttab\tx4613\lin4253 }{\listlevel\levelnfc4\levelnfcn4\leveljc0\leveljcn0\levelfollow0\levelstartat1\levelspace0\levelindent0{\leveltext\'02\'07.;}{\levelnumbers\'01;}\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \hres0\chhres0 \li4961
\jclisttab\tx5321\lin4961 }{\listlevel\levelnfc2\levelnfcn2\leveljc0\leveljcn0\levelfollow0\levelstartat1\levelspace0\levelindent0{\leveltext\'02\'08.;}{\levelnumbers\'01;}\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \hres0\chhres0 \li5670\jclisttab\tx6390\lin5670 }
{\listname ;}\listid1241403401}{\list\listtemplateid-827819230\listhybrid{\listlevel\levelnfc23\levelnfcn23\leveljc0\leveljcn0\levelfollow0\levelstartat1\levelspace360\levelindent0{\leveltext\leveltemplateid134807553\'01\u-3913 ?;}{\levelnumbers;}
\f3\fbias0\hres0\chhres0 \fi-360\li1440\lin1440 }{\listlevel\levelnfc23\levelnfcn23\leveljc0\leveljcn0\levelfollow0\levelstartat1\lvltentative\levelspace360\levelindent0{\leveltext\leveltemplateid67698691\'01o;}{\levelnumbers;}\f2\fbias0\hres0\chhres0 
\fi-360\li2160\lin2160 }{\listlevel\levelnfc23\levelnfcn23\leveljc0\leveljcn0\levelfollow0\levelstartat1\lvltentative\levelspace360\levelindent0{\leveltext\leveltemplateid67698693\'01\u-3929 ?;}{\levelnumbers;}\f10\fbias0\hres0\chhres0 
\fi-360\li2880\lin2880 }{\listlevel\levelnfc23\levelnfcn23\leveljc0\leveljcn0\levelfollow0\levelstartat1\lvltentative\levelspace360\levelindent0{\leveltext\leveltemplateid67698689\'01\u-3913 ?;}{\levelnumbers;}\f3\fbias0\hres0\chhres0 
\fi-360\li3600\lin3600 }{\listlevel\levelnfc23\levelnfcn23\leveljc0\leveljcn0\levelfollow0\levelstartat1\lvltentative\levelspace360\levelindent0{\leveltext\leveltemplateid67698691\'01o;}{\levelnumbers;}\f2\fbias0\hres0\chhres0 \fi-360\li4320\lin4320 }
{\listlevel\levelnfc23\levelnfcn23\leveljc0\leveljcn0\levelfollow0\levelstartat1\lvltentative\levelspace360\levelindent0{\leveltext\leveltemplateid67698693\'01\u-3929 ?;}{\levelnumbers;}\f10\fbias0\hres0\chhres0 \fi-360\li5040\lin5040 }{\listlevel
\levelnfc23\levelnfcn23\leveljc0\leveljcn0\levelfollow0\levelstartat1\lvltentative\levelspace360\levelindent0{\leveltext\leveltemplateid67698689\'01\u-3913 ?;}{\levelnumbers;}\f3\fbias0\hres0\chhres0 \fi-360\li5760\lin5760 }{\listlevel\levelnfc23
\levelnfcn23\leveljc0\leveljcn0\levelfollow0\levelstartat1\lvltentative\levelspace360\levelindent0{\leveltext\leveltemplateid67698691\'01o;}{\levelnumbers;}\f2\fbias0\hres0\chhres0 \fi-360\li6480\lin6480 }{\listlevel\levelnfc23\levelnfcn23\leveljc0
\leveljcn0\levelfollow0\levelstartat1\lvltentative\levelspace360\levelindent0{\leveltext\leveltemplateid67698693\'01\u-3929 ?;}{\levelnumbers;}\f10\fbias0\hres0\chhres0 \fi-360\li7200\lin7200 }{\listname ;}\listid1360543410}{\list\listtemplateid268833758
{\listlevel\levelnfc0\levelnfcn0\leveljc0\leveljcn0\levelfollow0\levelstartat1\levelspace0\levelindent0{\leveltext\'03[\'00];}{\levelnumbers\'02;}\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \hres0\chhres0 \s15\jclisttab\tx360 }{\listlevel\levelnfc4\levelnfcn4\leveljc0
\leveljcn0\levelfollow0\levelstartat1\levelspace0\levelindent0{\leveltext\'02\'01);}{\levelnumbers\'01;}\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \hres0\chhres0 \fi-708\li1417\jclisttab\tx1417\lin1417 }{\listlevel\levelnfc2\levelnfcn2\leveljc0\leveljcn0\levelfollow0
\levelstartat1\levelspace0\levelindent0{\leveltext\'02\'02);}{\levelnumbers\'01;}\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \hres0\chhres0 \fi-709\li2126\jclisttab\tx2126\lin2126 }{\listlevel\levelnfc0\levelnfcn0\leveljc0\leveljcn0\levelfollow0\levelstartat1
\levelspace0\levelindent0{\leveltext\'03(\'03);}{\levelnumbers\'02;}\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \hres0\chhres0 \fi-363\li1440\jclisttab\tx1440\lin1440 }{\listlevel\levelnfc4\levelnfcn4\leveljc0\leveljcn0\levelfollow0\levelstartat1\levelspace0
\levelindent0{\leveltext\'03(\'04);}{\levelnumbers\'02;}\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \hres0\chhres0 \fi-357\li1797\jclisttab\tx1797\lin1797 }{\listlevel\levelnfc2\levelnfcn2\leveljc0\leveljcn0\levelfollow0\levelstartat1\levelspace0\levelindent0{\leveltext
\'03(\'05);}{\levelnumbers\'02;}\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \hres0\chhres0 \fi-363\li2160\jclisttab\tx2160\lin2160 }{\listlevel\levelnfc0\levelnfcn0\leveljc0\leveljcn0\levelfollow0\levelstartat1\levelspace0\levelindent0{\leveltext
\'02\'06.;}{\levelnumbers\'01;}\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \hres0\chhres0 \fi-357\li2517\jclisttab\tx2517\lin2517 }{\listlevel\levelnfc4\levelnfcn4\leveljc0\leveljcn0\levelfollow0\levelstartat1\levelspace0\levelindent0{\leveltext\'02\'07.;}{\levelnumbers
\'01;}\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \hres0\chhres0 \fi-363\li2880\jclisttab\tx2880\lin2880 }{\listlevel\levelnfc2\levelnfcn2\leveljc0\leveljcn0\levelfollow0\levelstartat1\levelspace0\levelindent0{\leveltext\'02\'08.;}{\levelnumbers\'01;}\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 
\ltrch\fcs0 \hres0\chhres0 \fi-357\li3237\jclisttab\tx3237\lin3237 }{\listname ;}\listid1570731623}{\list\listtemplateid2090362102{\listlevel\levelnfc0\levelnfcn0\leveljc0\leveljcn0\levelfollow0\levelstartat1\levelspace0\levelindent0{\leveltext
\'03[\'00];}{\levelnumbers\'02;}\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \hres0\chhres0 \fi-360\li360\jclisttab\tx360\lin360 }{\listlevel\levelnfc4\levelnfcn4\leveljc0\leveljcn0\levelfollow0\levelstartat1\levelspace0\levelindent0{\leveltext\'02\'01);}{\levelnumbers
\'01;}\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \hres0\chhres0 \fi-360\li720\jclisttab\tx720\lin720 }{\listlevel\levelnfc2\levelnfcn2\leveljc0\leveljcn0\levelfollow0\levelstartat1\levelspace0\levelindent0{\leveltext\'02\'02);}{\levelnumbers\'01;}\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 
\ltrch\fcs0 \hres0\chhres0 \fi-360\li1080\jclisttab\tx1080\lin1080 }{\listlevel\levelnfc0\levelnfcn0\leveljc0\leveljcn0\levelfollow0\levelstartat1\levelspace0\levelindent0{\leveltext\'03(\'03);}{\levelnumbers\'02;}\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 
\hres0\chhres0 \fi-360\li1440\jclisttab\tx1440\lin1440 }{\listlevel\levelnfc4\levelnfcn4\leveljc0\leveljcn0\levelfollow0\levelstartat1\levelspace0\levelindent0{\leveltext\'03(\'04);}{\levelnumbers\'02;}\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \hres0\chhres0 
\fi-360\li1800\jclisttab\tx1800\lin1800 }{\listlevel\levelnfc2\levelnfcn2\leveljc0\leveljcn0\levelfollow0\levelstartat1\levelspace0\levelindent0{\leveltext\'03(\'05);}{\levelnumbers\'02;}\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \hres0\chhres0 \fi-360\li2160
\jclisttab\tx2160\lin2160 }{\listlevel\levelnfc0\levelnfcn0\leveljc0\leveljcn0\levelfollow0\levelstartat1\levelspace0\levelindent0{\leveltext\'02\'06.;}{\levelnumbers\'01;}\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \hres0\chhres0 \fi-360\li2520
\jclisttab\tx2520\lin2520 }{\listlevel\levelnfc4\levelnfcn4\leveljc0\leveljcn0\levelfollow0\levelstartat1\levelspace0\levelindent0{\leveltext\'02\'07.;}{\levelnumbers\'01;}\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \hres0\chhres0 \fi-360\li2880
\jclisttab\tx2880\lin2880 }{\listlevel\levelnfc2\levelnfcn2\leveljc0\leveljcn0\levelfollow0\levelstartat1\levelspace0\levelindent0{\leveltext\'02\'08.;}{\levelnumbers\'01;}\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \hres0\chhres0 \fi-360\li3240
\jclisttab\tx3240\lin3240 }{\listname ;}\listid1705397378}{\list\listtemplateid1821396864\listsimple{\listlevel\levelnfc23\levelnfcn23\leveljc0\leveljcn0\levelfollow0\levelstartat1\levelspace0\levelindent0{\leveltext\'01\u-3913 ?;}{\levelnumbers;}
\f3\fbias0\hres0\chhres0 \fi-360\li360\jclisttab\tx360\lin360 }{\listname ;}\listid1866820699}{\list\listtemplateid-1114104384\listsimple{\listlevel\levelnfc23\levelnfcn23\leveljc0\leveljcn0\levelfollow0\levelstartat1\levelspace0\levelindent0{\leveltext
\'01\u-3913 ?;}{\levelnumbers;}\f3\fbias0\hres0\chhres0 \s32\fi-360\li360\jclisttab\tx360\lin360 }{\listname ;}\listid2020501934}}{\*\listoverridetable{\listoverride\listid18825586\listoverridecount0\ls1}{\listoverride\listid743381751
\listoverridecount0\ls2}{\listoverride\listid830756388\listoverridecount0\ls3}{\listoverride\listid1705397378\listoverridecount0\ls4}{\listoverride\listid-128\listoverridecount0\ls5}{\listoverride\listid1866820699\listoverridecount0\ls6}
{\listoverride\listid485322998\listoverridecount0\ls7}{\listoverride\listid1705397378\listoverridecount0\ls8}{\listoverride\listid1241403401\listoverridecount0\ls9}{\listoverride\listid1241403401\listoverridecount0\ls10}{\listoverride\listid2020501934
\listoverridecount0\ls11}{\listoverride\listid830756388\listoverridecount0\ls12}{\listoverride\listid1570731623\listoverridecount0\ls13}{\listoverride\listid835417486\listoverridecount0\ls14}{\listoverride\listid701318490\listoverridecount0\ls15}
{\listoverride\listid334693198\listoverridecount0\ls16}{\listoverride\listid1360543410\listoverridecount0\ls17}}{\*\revtbl {Unknown;}}{\*\rsidtbl \rsid17261\rsid83374\rsid84194\rsid209631\rsid404217\rsid528280\rsid532504\rsid542597\rsid599095\rsid682537\rsid724229
\rsid797280\rsid818406\rsid929270\rsid990935\rsid996107\rsid996225\rsid1006765\rsid1062768\rsid1067358\rsid1183289\rsid1201691\rsid1254139\rsid1318051\rsid1326616\rsid1399931\rsid1408248\rsid1517161\rsid1576819\rsid1591481\rsid1644180\rsid1644625
\rsid1663006\rsid1663674\rsid1706160\rsid1787499\rsid1792265\rsid1799356\rsid1801725\rsid1849760\rsid1854490\rsid1905931\rsid1909173\rsid1923427\rsid1984993\rsid1992697\rsid1998549\rsid2034938\rsid2047399\rsid2114727\rsid2166477\rsid2180767\rsid2187868
\rsid2189343\rsid2315309\rsid2371482\rsid2375501\rsid2385646\rsid2492269\rsid2496987\rsid2517500\rsid2560668\rsid2623055\rsid2627826\rsid2702424\rsid2718645\rsid2752992\rsid2768194\rsid2782206\rsid2783067\rsid2826419\rsid2828759\rsid2842250\rsid2886975
\rsid2889867\rsid2895351\rsid2969145\rsid3041036\rsid3085766\rsid3093499\rsid3110247\rsid3225521\rsid3228917\rsid3282399\rsid3294008\rsid3302906\rsid3417474\rsid3424387\rsid3424743\rsid3439504\rsid3475333\rsid3475925\rsid3477796\rsid3486439\rsid3492283
\rsid3493522\rsid3503688\rsid3550809\rsid3628088\rsid3676726\rsid3680201\rsid3691641\rsid3746739\rsid3807918\rsid3831907\rsid3885014\rsid3895177\rsid3944131\rsid3960061\rsid3961237\rsid4008385\rsid4011908\rsid4013569\rsid4094016\rsid4153385\rsid4199392
\rsid4219093\rsid4260861\rsid4265467\rsid4277322\rsid4330568\rsid4339152\rsid4356517\rsid4400035\rsid4401178\rsid4409370\rsid4420532\rsid4420951\rsid4422880\rsid4522456\rsid4658117\rsid4664582\rsid4672441\rsid4736142\rsid4745514\rsid4746092\rsid4856171
\rsid4867943\rsid4919736\rsid4922259\rsid4930584\rsid4992703\rsid5003208\rsid5055843\rsid5055878\rsid5120717\rsid5134484\rsid5185115\rsid5381241\rsid5387506\rsid5439495\rsid5458681\rsid5602485\rsid5637395\rsid5648370\rsid5663750\rsid5725499\rsid5726385
\rsid5769511\rsid5774939\rsid5785512\rsid5787935\rsid5900406\rsid5906898\rsid5914783\rsid5923634\rsid5925112\rsid5984277\rsid6044572\rsid6166084\rsid6257304\rsid6291731\rsid6292035\rsid6298412\rsid6307574\rsid6319555\rsid6321434\rsid6365895\rsid6366752
\rsid6370150\rsid6371748\rsid6375085\rsid6384000\rsid6429556\rsid6431593\rsid6503543\rsid6508031\rsid6513887\rsid6514889\rsid6562241\rsid6562987\rsid6581970\rsid6624217\rsid6624503\rsid6640471\rsid6642058\rsid6701351\rsid6710042\rsid6753023\rsid6753930
\rsid6757432\rsid6765512\rsid6833843\rsid6838542\rsid6845410\rsid6881962\rsid6892901\rsid6965640\rsid6967037\rsid6974207\rsid7038278\rsid7038472\rsid7150661\rsid7152591\rsid7166703\rsid7169808\rsid7210455\rsid7229796\rsid7292898\rsid7354097\rsid7411824
\rsid7418562\rsid7426550\rsid7433989\rsid7548886\rsid7565927\rsid7613920\rsid7619617\rsid7629593\rsid7690070\rsid7741855\rsid7756357\rsid7758347\rsid7800815\rsid7803792\rsid7820345\rsid7885875\rsid7892139\rsid7955746\rsid8013261\rsid8014467\rsid8065549
\rsid8081717\rsid8158092\rsid8202295\rsid8218271\rsid8266204\rsid8270025\rsid8339518\rsid8340316\rsid8454295\rsid8470712\rsid8524619\rsid8591323\rsid8611604\rsid8716989\rsid8795921\rsid8799482\rsid8850623\rsid8879977\rsid8914287\rsid8915553\rsid9074143
\rsid9123785\rsid9133695\rsid9249096\rsid9306607\rsid9338325\rsid9378945\rsid9380706\rsid9383697\rsid9447144\rsid9455320\rsid9455760\rsid9469412\rsid9522043\rsid9579012\rsid9644026\rsid9703262\rsid9730407\rsid9731165\rsid9776820\rsid9786718\rsid9797006
\rsid9834894\rsid9842348\rsid9844755\rsid9922933\rsid9923303\rsid9967933\rsid10038584\rsid10107125\rsid10160783\rsid10165695\rsid10237871\rsid10238741\rsid10252237\rsid10297415\rsid10300025\rsid10309852\rsid10321381\rsid10374057\rsid10376344\rsid10424961
\rsid10425419\rsid10431954\rsid10434194\rsid10441804\rsid10506239\rsid10516634\rsid10558056\rsid10621136\rsid10638498\rsid10642996\rsid10684215\rsid10688129\rsid10751528\rsid10884975\rsid10886659\rsid10887856\rsid10894748\rsid10905947\rsid10956266
\rsid10956299\rsid11016394\rsid11035258\rsid11152399\rsid11169910\rsid11210829\rsid11218804\rsid11226269\rsid11303586\rsid11342324\rsid11342952\rsid11365241\rsid11404211\rsid11424820\rsid11489299\rsid11546807\rsid11563825\rsid11600372\rsid11603578
\rsid11611407\rsid11614320\rsid11615963\rsid11621337\rsid11679588\rsid11757643\rsid11800002\rsid11815983\rsid11821740\rsid11869730\rsid11877474\rsid11929169\rsid11995115\rsid11998526\rsid12007180\rsid12079669\rsid12134386\rsid12142671\rsid12152177
\rsid12191011\rsid12199242\rsid12256342\rsid12256948\rsid12266672\rsid12268281\rsid12327537\rsid12337927\rsid12345674\rsid12389209\rsid12402253\rsid12404164\rsid12466885\rsid12471887\rsid12478316\rsid12541616\rsid12596357\rsid12607591\rsid12615531
\rsid12648998\rsid12655317\rsid12676745\rsid12853008\rsid12911401\rsid12912298\rsid12912496\rsid12935587\rsid13046209\rsid13054198\rsid13120470\rsid13121367\rsid13190283\rsid13193181\rsid13246413\rsid13251319\rsid13255606\rsid13310993\rsid13335570
\rsid13393152\rsid13395709\rsid13447684\rsid13466335\rsid13504976\rsid13506685\rsid13517648\rsid13528810\rsid13594076\rsid13697436\rsid13709981\rsid13717524\rsid13766660\rsid13768236\rsid13836550\rsid13895978\rsid13981022\rsid14045308\rsid14103957
\rsid14116626\rsid14174871\rsid14180116\rsid14290232\rsid14290447\rsid14291078\rsid14296164\rsid14308531\rsid14359941\rsid14360861\rsid14380843\rsid14384701\rsid14428091\rsid14429618\rsid14429651\rsid14438343\rsid14504375\rsid14552157\rsid14618391
\rsid14627527\rsid14637921\rsid14752193\rsid14770008\rsid14770767\rsid14841993\rsid14885895\rsid14896770\rsid15008174\rsid15143703\rsid15146852\rsid15162636\rsid15235465\rsid15282753\rsid15475066\rsid15484338\rsid15492298\rsid15532495\rsid15534091
\rsid15536217\rsid15540007\rsid15548187\rsid15550678\rsid15559980\rsid15625285\rsid15674892\rsid15749438\rsid15809090\rsid15866230\rsid15870731\rsid15883908\rsid15990919\rsid16015034\rsid16020349\rsid16062340\rsid16073339\rsid16082861\rsid16088827
\rsid16089019\rsid16124279\rsid16196451\rsid16285018\rsid16285129\rsid16390989\rsid16474372\rsid16522094\rsid16528948\rsid16542602\rsid16585517\rsid16588552\rsid16593506\rsid16647283\rsid16647769\rsid16649893\rsid16654229\rsid16739058\rsid16742074}
{\mmathPr\mmathFont34\mbrkBin0\mbrkBinSub0\msmallFrac0\mdispDef1\mlMargin0\mrMargin0\mdefJc1\mwrapIndent1440\mintLim0\mnaryLim1}{\info{\title JudgmentTemplate}{\author MoJ}{\operator sam_f}{\creatim\yr2014\mo5\dy6\hr9\min20}
{\revtim\yr2014\mo5\dy6\hr10\min29}{\printim\yr2013\mo4\dy2\hr12\min8}{\version3}{\edmins59}{\nofpages20}{\nofwords8888}{\nofchars43959}{\*\company NZ Govt}{\nofcharsws52742}{\vern32773}}{\*\xmlnstbl {\xmlns1 http://schemas.microsoft.com/office/word/2003/
wordml}}\paperw11906\paperh16838\margl2268\margr1440\margt1440\margb426\gutter0\ltrsect 
\widowctrl\enddoc\aenddoc\trackmoves0\trackformatting1\donotembedsysfont0\relyonvml0\donotembedlingdata1\grfdocevents0\validatexml0\showplaceholdtext0\ignoremixedcontent0\saveinvalidxml0\showxmlerrors0
\aftnnar\noxlattoyen\expshrtn\noultrlspc\dntblnsbdb\nospaceforul\hyphcaps0\formshade\horzdoc\dghspace180\dgvspace180\dghorigin1701\dgvorigin1984\dghshow0\dgvshow0
\jexpand\viewkind1\viewscale200\pgbrdrhead\pgbrdrfoot\nolnhtadjtbl\nojkernpunct\rsidroot12199242\utinl \fet1{\*\wgrffmtfilter 013f}\ilfomacatclnup0
{\*\docvar {Appearances}{C:\'5cDocuments and Settings\'5cBARLOPE\'5cLocal Settings\'5cTemporary Internet Files\'5cContent.MSO\'5c47B238C5.docx??????U?????\'8a???????????U?????\'8a???????????q?????x????????????)??????????????????D?????????????????????????????
}}
{\*\docvar {DocumentID}{?????????????????????dDownloading Body Corporate 200012 v Registrar of Companies CIV-2010-404-1685.docx??????????????????????????????8?????????????????I?????????????????C??????Bright Green??????????????%????????????????\'8e???????????????????????????????????
???????????\'ffTurquoise????A???????????.????????????????????-??????????????????????????????????????????????????\'ff\'ffPink????????????????????????????????????????????E???????????e???????????<??????\'ffBlue??\'ffRed???????????\'80Dark Blue?????????????????????????????????
??????????????????????????????????????????????????\'d2??????????? ???????????\'80Teal???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????\'5c??????????????????Green\'90????Downloading H:\'5cMinutes\'5c2010\'5cCivil\'5cBody Corporate 200012 
v Registrar of Companies CIV-2010-404-1685.docx??????????????????????\'a7???????????????????????????? ?????????\'80\'80Violet?????????????????\'b8???????????d???????????/????????????\'86???????????<???????????@???????????<???????????I??????\'80Dark Red?????????????????????
?? ???????????????????2??????????????????????????????????????????????? ???????????????Dark Yellow??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????\'80Gray-50%???????????????????\'95???????????????????????????
 ????????\'9a??????????????? ????????v???????????G?????????????????\'c0Gray-25%????????????c???????????M???????????*???????????N??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????Black????????\'a7??????????????????????:??????????????????????????????????Q???
????????>???????????\'8a????????????????????????}}{\*\docvar {DocumentName}{???????}}
{\*\docvar {JudgeName}{??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????~????????????????
???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????_?????1????????????????????\'80?????????????????????????????????????????\'b2??
????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????\'95??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????
???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????\'9b???????????????????????????????
???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????
???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????
?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????a?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????
???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????
??\'a1??????????????????????????????????????????????????S?????????S???????????????????????????????????????????\'86????????? ????????????1???????S???????????????????????????\'c3???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????\'b6????????????????
???????F????????????????????????s??????????????"?????h?????????????l????????f????????C?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????b??????????????????????????????????????????????a????????????????????????????????????????I???????????????????
????????????????????????????????????????????????????????n????????????B????????????????????????????????????????????????\'97?????????????\'a3?????\'9a????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????
???????????????????????????????????1?????????????????????????\'e6??????\'a6\'85?\'95??0?????????????????????????????????????\'a1????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????C?????????????????????
?????????S????????????????\'b0????????r????????????????????????? ?????\'fd?????????????????????l?????????????d??????????????????????????????????????????????,??????\'ff?\'ff????????????\'df(???????????h?@@????`??%??\'d0?@\'a8????\'c8??%????@?????????%????@\'9f??????H?%???@????????%\'d0
??h???%\'d0??h??\'a8?\'98?????\'98\'9f????\'98???????????? $?0??8?H? ? $P?x??\'80?\'90? ? $\'98?\'c0??\'c8?\'d8? ? $\'e0???????? ? $????????? ?\'9f?x\'e0??????????????n? ?B?o0\'e0??????????????n?h ?B??\'a0oh\'e0??????????????n??\'d0 ?B?\'9bG o \'e0??????????????n\'f8?? ?B????o\'d8\'e0??????????????n???? ?B?\'a8$o\'90\'88?\'b1????????m???
?????????????t???????? ??????????b???????n???????????????? ????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????m???????????????????e????QH????????????????????????st????Pf??*??????-????????#????????s??????????????????????????>????rm????D???????????
??0?????????????????????\'80????/\'3b????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? ??????????????????????????
???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????
??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? ???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????
?????\'80??????????????????????????\'98?????\'80??????????\'80????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????\'80????????????????????\'80????????????????????????????????\'ff???????????????????????????\'80????@\'84???@??0>4c7d1b32?Code???S???????????????????????????
?????????,??????2?????????????0?????????????????a????????????????.??????????????W???????c?????z?????????2?????4????????4????????? ?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????\'96???@??????????????????E???????????????????c????
????????@???\'88??????*\'5cG\'7b000204EF-0000-0000-C000-000000000046\'7d#4.0#9#C:\'5cProgram Files\'5cCommon Files\'5cMicrosoft Shared\'5cVBA\'5cVBA6\'5cVBE6.DLL#Visual Basic For Applications?*\'5cG\'7b00020905-0000-0000-C000-000000000046\'7d#8.4#0#C:\'5cProgram Files\'5cMicrosoft Office\'5cOffice12\'5cMS
WORD.OLB#Microsoft Word 12.0 Object Library\'b8*\'5cG\'7b00020430-0000-0000-C000-000000000046\'7d#2.0#0#C:\'5cWINNT\'5csystem32\'5cStdole2.tlb#OLE Automation\'da*\'5cG\'7b0D452EE1-E08F-101A-852E-02608C4D0BB4\'7d#2.0#0#C:\'5cWINNT\'5csystem32\'5cFM20.DLL#Microsoft Forms 2.0 Object Library?*\'5cG\'7bF25B
C315-25D4-4115-93AB-38D0D753D5E1\'7d#2.0#0#C:\'5cUsers\'5cLorraine\'5cAppData\'5cLocal\'5cTemp\'5cWord8.0\'5cMSForms.exd#Microsoft Forms 2.0 Object Library?????????*\'5cG\'7bCA42222F-A942-4483-A0E5-F6769DC428C5\'7d#1.1#0#C:\'5cProgram Files\'5cCommon Files\'5cDepartment For Courts\'5cJtk\'5cDecisionTem
plate.dll#JTK Decision Wizard?*\'5cG\'7b2DF8D04C-5BFA-101B-BDE5-00AA0044DE52\'7d#2.4#0#C:\'5cProgram Files\'5cCommon Files\'5cMicrosoft Shared\'5cOFFICE12\'5cMSO.DLL#Microsoft Office 12.0 Object Library?*\'5cG\'7bF727FC3C-0F4E-480F-B326-B28191B76CC8\'7d#1.0#0#C:\'5cProgram Files\'5cCommon File
s\'5cDepartment For Courts\'5cJtk\'5cJudicialToolkit.dll#JTK Explorer????????ThisDocument0<4c7d1b32?ThisDocument?????????????????????????????y??Code0>4c7d1b32?Code???S????????????????????????????????????,??????????????????????????????????????\'80?\'a3\'ff? ???C????R????e??
????_???b???\'b2????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????\'80?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????
??????????????????????????????????????D??????????G???????c??e???????????????????????G???????????????????????????S??????d????\'8c????????n??????????????????????????????KBJTK?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????@
,,\'8e\'8c????H???H????%????????????????????????????????????H??????????????\'98?????????\'a0??????????????????  ?? ???@? ?? ????  ?? ???? ????@? ?? ???? \'98????????????????????????????????  ?? \'a0??\'e8? ?@?  ??  ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ????X? @? ?? ?? \'98???????????????????????
?????\'b8? ?(?  ??  ?? X? ?? ?? ?? \'98????????????????????????????\'d0? ?(?  ??  ?? ?? X? ?? ?? ?? \'98????????????????????X???????@?  ?? ?? ???????`??? ?(? ??  ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?(? ?? ??@? ?? ?? \'98?????????????)?????????????\'8a?  ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? X? ?? ?? ?
? \'98???????????0??????????)???n????????@?  ??  ??  ????  ??\'e8? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? @? (? ?? \'98??????????0?????????)???n?????????@?  ??  ??  ????  ???? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?(? ??  X? ?? ?? \'98?????\'91?\'89?0??????????????n???????\'b8? ?(? ??  ?? X? ?? ?? ?? 
?\'98???????????0??????????????)???????\'b8? ?p? ?X? ?? ?? ??  ?? ? \'98?????????????0?????????)???n\'9f? ??????@?  ??  ??  ????  ??\'a0? \'88? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? }}{\*\docvar {Publish}{w:rsidR}}{\*\docvar {sDecnMaker1}{???????\'c8????? ????????}}
{\*\docvar {sEntry}{???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????}}{\*\docvar {sFilenumbers}{??????}}{\*\docvar {sFinalised}{<}}{\*\docvar {sHonourific1}{????\'e1}}
{\*\docvar {Template}{?}}{\*\ftnsep \ltrpar \pard\plain \ltrpar\qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8799482 \rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs20\alang1025 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\cgrid\langnp5129\langfenp5129 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid14637921 \chftnsep 
\par }}{\*\ftnsepc \ltrpar \pard\plain \ltrpar\qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8799482 \rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs20\alang1025 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\cgrid\langnp5129\langfenp5129 {
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid14637921 \chftnsepc 
\par }}{\*\aftnsep \ltrpar \pard\plain \ltrpar\qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8799482 \rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs20\alang1025 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\cgrid\langnp5129\langfenp5129 {
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid14637921 \chftnsep 
\par }}{\*\aftnsepc \ltrpar \pard\plain \ltrpar\qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8799482 \rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs20\alang1025 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\cgrid\langnp5129\langfenp5129 {
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid14637921 \chftnsepc 
\par }}\ltrpar \sectd \ltrsect\psz9\sbknone\pgnrestart\linex0\headery0\footery542\endnhere\titlepg\sectunlocked1\sectlinegrid360\sectdefaultcl\sectrsid8014467\sftnbj\saftnnar {\headerl \ltrpar \pard\plain \ltrpar
\qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0 \rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs20\alang1025 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\cgrid\langnp5129\langfenp5129 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid14637921 
\par }}{\headerr \ltrpar \pard\plain \ltrpar\qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0 \rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs20\alang1025 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\cgrid\langnp5129\langfenp5129 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 
\ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid14637921 
\par }}{\footerl \ltrpar \pard\plain \ltrpar\qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\pvpara\phmrg\posxc\posy0\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0 \rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs20\alang1025 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\cgrid\langnp5129\langfenp5129 
{\field{\*\fldinst {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid14637921 PAGE  }}{\fldrslt {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \lang1024\langfe1024\noproof\insrsid14637921 1}}}\sectd \ltrsect\linex0\endnhere\sectdefaultcl\sftnbj {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 
\insrsid14637921 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid14637921 
\par 
\par }}{\footerr \ltrpar \pard\plain \ltrpar\qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0 \rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs20\alang1025 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\cgrid\langnp5129\langfenp5129 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 
\ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid14637921 
\par 
\par }}{\*\pnseclvl1\pnucrm\pnstart1\pnindent720\pnhang {\pntxta .}}{\*\pnseclvl2\pnucltr\pnstart1\pnindent720\pnhang {\pntxta .}}{\*\pnseclvl3\pndec\pnstart1\pnindent720\pnhang {\pntxta .}}{\*\pnseclvl4\pnlcltr\pnstart1\pnindent720\pnhang {\pntxta )}}
{\*\pnseclvl5\pndec\pnstart1\pnindent720\pnhang {\pntxtb (}{\pntxta )}}{\*\pnseclvl6\pnlcltr\pnstart1\pnindent720\pnhang {\pntxtb (}{\pntxta )}}{\*\pnseclvl7\pnlcrm\pnstart1\pnindent720\pnhang {\pntxtb (}{\pntxta )}}{\*\pnseclvl8
\pnlcltr\pnstart1\pnindent720\pnhang {\pntxtb (}{\pntxta )}}{\*\pnseclvl9\pnlcrm\pnstart1\pnindent720\pnhang {\pntxtb (}{\pntxta )}}\pard\plain \ltrpar\qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4746092 
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs20\alang1025 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs24\lang5129\langfe5129\cgrid\langnp5129\langfenp5129 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\insrsid4746092\charrsid4746092 IN THE HIGH COURT OF}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\b\insrsid10905947\charrsid4746092  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\insrsid12478316\charrsid4746092 THE COOK ISLANDS}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\insrsid10905947\charrsid4746092 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\insrsid12478316\charrsid4746092 HELD AT RAROTONGA}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\insrsid10905947\charrsid4746092 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\insrsid12478316\charrsid4746092 (CIVIL DIVISION)}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\insrsid4746092\charrsid4746092 
\par 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\insrsid14752193\charrsid4746092 PLAINT}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\insrsid12478316\charrsid4746092  N}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\insrsid12256948 O}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\b\insrsid12478316\charrsid4746092 . }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\insrsid14752193\charrsid4746092 2}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\insrsid12478316\charrsid4746092 /1}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\b\insrsid14752193\charrsid4746092 3
\par 
\par KAVE RINGI}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\insrsid10688129\charrsid4746092 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid10688129\charrsid4746092 (Applicant)}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid10688129 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092\charrsid4746092 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid14752193\charrsid4746092 v}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid14752193 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092\charrsid4746092 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\insrsid14752193\charrsid4746092 J}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\insrsid10688129\charrsid4746092 AMES}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\insrsid14752193\charrsid4746092  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \b\insrsid10688129\charrsid4746092 ALCIDE }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\insrsid14752193\charrsid4746092 GOSSELIN
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid10688129\charrsid4746092 (First Respondent)}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid14752193\charrsid4746092 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid10688129\charrsid4746092 
\par AND
\par 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\insrsid10688129\charrsid4746092 ATTORNEY-GENERAL
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid10688129\charrsid4746092 (Second Respondent)
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4746092 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid14752193\charrsid4746092 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid14360861\charrsid4746092 Date of }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid11546807\charrsid4746092 Hearing}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid10905947\charrsid4746092 :}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid14752193\charrsid4746092 14 March }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid7803792\charrsid4746092 201}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid14752193\charrsid4746092 3}{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid10905947\charrsid4746092 
\par 
\par Counsel:}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid14752193\charrsid4746092 Mr }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid9776820\charrsid4746092 B }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\insrsid14752193\charrsid4746092 Mason for the }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid9776820\charrsid4746092 Applicant}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid14752193\charrsid4746092 
\par Mrs }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid9776820\charrsid4746092 K }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid14752193\charrsid4746092 Saunders}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid11152399\charrsid4746092 , Solicitor-General}{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid14752193\charrsid4746092  & }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid9776820\charrsid4746092 M}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid10688129\charrsid4746092 s M}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\insrsid9776820\charrsid4746092  Henry for the Respondents}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid14752193\charrsid4746092 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092\charrsid4746092 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid11929169\charrsid4746092 Judgment}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid10905947\charrsid4746092 :}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\insrsid9522043\charrsid4746092 2 April 2013}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid10905947\charrsid4746092 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid10905947 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4746092 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\ul\insrsid4746092\charrsid4746092 JUDGMENT OF HUGH WILLIAMS J
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4746092 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\insrsid10905947\charrsid4746092 {\*\bkmkstart bkBodyStart}{\*\bkmkend bkBodyStart}
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\insrsid9380706\charrsid4746092 A.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\insrsid4746092\charrsid4746092  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\insrsid9380706\charrsid4746092 
All the issues raised by Mr Ringi in his Amended Application for Certiorari having been determined against him, he has made out no basis for any of the relief sought and his Amended Application is accordingly dismissed.
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\insrsid4746092\charrsid4746092 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\insrsid9380706\charrsid4746092 B.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\insrsid4746092\charrsid4746092  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\insrsid9380706\charrsid4746092 
An interim order has been in force since shortly after these proceedings were issued precluding the First Respondent from taking any action to appoint a permanent P}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\insrsid5925112\charrsid4746092 rincipal }{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\insrsid9380706\charrsid4746092 I}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\insrsid5925112\charrsid4746092 mmigration }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\insrsid9380706\charrsid4746092 O}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \b\insrsid5925112\charrsid4746092 fficer}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\insrsid9380706\charrsid4746092  to replace Mr Ringi}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\insrsid4746092\charrsid4746092 \chftn {\footnote\ftnalt \ltrpar 
\pard\plain \ltrpar\s50\qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9380706 \rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs20\alang1025 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs20\lang5129\langfe5129\cgrid\langnp5129\langfenp5129 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 
\ltrch\fcs0 \cs52\super\insrsid14637921 \chftn }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid14637921  an Acting PIO was appointed by the Acting Minister responsible for Immigration on 21 December 2012}}. }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\b\insrsid9380706\charrsid4746092 That interim order is rescinded from the later of 24 hours following expiry of the period for Mr Ringi }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\insrsid14896770\charrsid4746092 to appeal }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \b\insrsid9380706\charrsid4746092 against this judgment or }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\insrsid14896770\charrsid4746092 an}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\insrsid9380706\charrsid4746092  order of the Court}{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\insrsid15540007\charrsid4746092  of Appeal}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\insrsid9380706\charrsid4746092 .}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\insrsid4746092\charrsid4746092  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\b\insrsid5925112\charrsid4746092 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\insrsid4746092\charrsid4746092 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\insrsid5925112\charrsid4746092 C.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\insrsid4746092\charrsid4746092  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\insrsid9380706\charrsid4746092 Costs are to be dealt with }{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\insrsid5925112\charrsid4746092 in accordance with paragraph [7}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\insrsid10160783\charrsid4746092 2}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\insrsid9380706\charrsid4746092 
] of this judgment.
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \ul\insrsid4746092\charrsid4746092 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \ul\insrsid4522456\charrsid4746092 INTRODUCTION}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \ul\insrsid4522456 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \ul\insrsid4746092\charrsid4746092 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092 [1] }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid9776820\charrsid4746092 Putting the matter neutrally }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid10688129\charrsid4746092 \endash  }{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid9776820\charrsid4746092 and}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid10688129\charrsid4746092  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid9776820\charrsid4746092 
solely in order to set the stage for what follows in this judgment}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid10688129\charrsid4746092  \endash }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid9776820\charrsid4746092  the}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\insrsid10688129\charrsid4746092  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid9776820\charrsid4746092 Applicant, Mr Ringi, was}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid10688129\charrsid4746092 ,}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\insrsid9776820\charrsid4746092  or is}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid10688129\charrsid4746092 ,}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid9776820\charrsid4746092  in charge of i}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\insrsid3302906\charrsid4746092 mm}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid9776820\charrsid4746092 ig}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid3302906\charrsid4746092 r}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid9776820\charrsid4746092 ation matt
ers in the Cook Islands government.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid9776820\charrsid4746092 He has \endash  or is purported to have \endash 
 been dismissed by Dr Jim Gosselin, the First Respondent.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid9776820\charrsid4746092 B}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid11152399\charrsid4746092 
rought}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid9776820\charrsid4746092  by way of an (}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid6765512\charrsid4746092 A}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid9776820\charrsid4746092 mended) }{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid6765512\charrsid4746092 A}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid9776820\charrsid4746092 pplication for }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid6765512\charrsid4746092 C}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\insrsid9776820\charrsid4746092 ertiorari, not by way of judicial review, these proceedings are a challenge by Mr Ringi to his actual or purported dismissal.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid9776820 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092\charrsid4746092 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092 [2] }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid9776820\charrsid4746092 Mr Ringi}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid12256948 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\insrsid9776820\charrsid4746092 s amended application begins by citing the terms of a letter addressed to him as }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid12256948 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid9776820\charrsid4746092 
Director of Immigration}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid12256948 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid9776820\charrsid4746092  dated 21 December 2012 from Dr Gosselin in his capacity as Secretary}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\insrsid14290447\charrsid4746092  (}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid12256948 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid14290447\charrsid4746092 HOM}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid12256948 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\insrsid14290447\charrsid4746092 ) }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs20\insrsid4746092\charrsid12256948 \chftn {\footnote\ftnalt \ltrpar \pard\plain \ltrpar
\s50\qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14290447 \rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs20\alang1025 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs20\lang5129\langfe5129\cgrid\langnp5129\langfenp5129 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 
\cs52\super\insrsid14637921 \chftn }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid14637921  Variously referred to in evidence and submissions as "HOM" or "HOD". Either abbreviation will be used in this judgment. }}}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\insrsid4746092  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092\charrsid4746092 of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration (}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\insrsid4746092\charrsid4746092 MFAI}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092\charrsid4746092 ) (}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\insrsid4746092\charrsid4746092 the Second Notice}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092\charrsid4746092 ).}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092\charrsid4746092 The letter reads:}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092\charrsid4746092 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4746092 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \ul\insrsid4746092\charrsid4746092 
Notice of Termination}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4746092 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092\charrsid4746092 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4746092 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092\charrsid4746092 Pursuant to Section 34 of the }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\ul\insrsid4746092\charrsid12256948 Public Service Act 2009}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092\charrsid4746092 , I hereby terminate your employment as Director of Immigration.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4746092 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092\charrsid4746092 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4746092 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092\charrsid4746092 The following (non exhaustive) reasons for the termination apply:}{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4746092 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092\charrsid4746092 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid4746092 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092\charrsid4746092 1.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092  }{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092\charrsid4746092 Repeated refusal to work with me as your HOM and to accept my authority;}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092\charrsid4746092 
\par 2.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092\charrsid4746092 Repeated insubordination and undermining of my authority in public and at the office; for example, emails where you criticise me t
hat are copied to other staff members; and}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092\charrsid4746092 
\par 3.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092\charrsid4746092 Failure to submit back to office reports as required by me and ministry policy.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\insrsid4746092 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4746092 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092\charrsid4746092 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4746092 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092\charrsid4746092 This termination is effective immediately and in lieu of four week}
{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid12256948 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092\charrsid4746092 s notice of termination you will be paid today one month\rquote s salary and outstanding special allowance due.}{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092\charrsid4746092 
\par Payment of your unused annual leave entitlement, if any, will be paid as soon as your leave records are checked and the calculations made.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092\charrsid4746092 
\par You may come into the office on Monday morning, 24 December, at 9am and have one hour to collect your personal possessions.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092\charrsid4746092 
\par You are to return all keys to your office, this building and to the Ministry\rquote s vehicle}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092  to me now."
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4746092 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092\charrsid4746092 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092 [3] }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092\charrsid4746092 Mr Ringi pleaded four bases for his claim.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs20\insrsid4746092\charrsid12256948 \chftn 
{\footnote\ftnalt \ltrpar \pard\plain \ltrpar\s50\qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0 \rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs20\alang1025 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs20\lang5129\langfe5129\cgrid\langnp5129\langfenp5129 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 
\ltrch\fcs0 \cs52\super\insrsid14637921 \chftn }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid14637921  a fifth ground namely that Mr Ringi's dismissal was in breach of S 50(1) of the Employment Relations Act 2012 was abandoned at the hearing, 
it being conceded that the relevant provisions of that Act were not in force at the relevant time.}}}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid2034938\charrsid4746092 With the Respondents}{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid12256948 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid2034938\charrsid4746092  defence}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid682537\charrsid4746092 s}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\insrsid2034938\charrsid4746092  t}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid6765512\charrsid4746092 hey were:-}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid9776820 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092\charrsid4746092 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4746092 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092 a) }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid13766660\charrsid4746092 The }{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid6765512\charrsid4746092 First Respondent did not have}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid13766660\charrsid4746092 
 at the time of dismissal the authority to terminate the employment of the Applicant as Principal Immigration Officer}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid10688129\charrsid4746092  (\'93PIO\'94)}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\insrsid13766660\charrsid4746092  because the power to remove the }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid10688129\charrsid4746092 PIO}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid13766660\charrsid4746092  is by statute vested in another person}{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid6765512\charrsid4746092 .}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid2034938\charrsid4746092 The Respondents say that Dr 
Gosselin as HOM of MFAI was the appropriate person to dismiss Mr Ringi.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid6765512\charrsid4746092 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092 
\par b) }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid6765512\charrsid4746092 The dismissal }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid10688129\charrsid4746092 was}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid7756357\charrsid4746092 
 in breach of the Public Service Act 2009}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid3550809\charrsid4746092  (\'93the 2009 Act\'94)}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid7756357\charrsid4746092  because}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\insrsid14290447\charrsid4746092  of any of the following features}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid7756357\charrsid4746092 :}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid7756357 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4746092 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092\charrsid4746092 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid4746092 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092 i) }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid996107\charrsid4746092 either }{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid13766660\charrsid4746092 the Applicant was }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid996107\charrsid4746092 appointed }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid13766660\charrsid4746092 a }{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid10688129\charrsid4746092 HOM }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid13766660\charrsid4746092 and the procedure for his removal from office }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid10688129\charrsid4746092 as such }
{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid14290447\charrsid4746092 i}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid10688129\charrsid4746092 s }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid13766660\charrsid4746092 
set down in s 14(3) and clause 4 of Schedule 3 of th}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid10688129\charrsid4746092 e 2009}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid13766660\charrsid4746092  Act }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\insrsid14290447\charrsid4746092 and }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid13766660\charrsid4746092 was not followed.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid996107\charrsid4746092 
It was common ground that the procedure for removal f}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid682537\charrsid4746092 rom}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid996107\charrsid4746092 
 office in s 14(3) and clause 4 of Schedule 3 of the 2009 Act was not followed in this case but the Respondents aver the Applicant was not a HOM.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid13766660\charrsid4746092 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092 
\par ii) }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid996107\charrsid4746092 If Mr Ringi was not appointed as a HOM }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid13766660\charrsid4746092 the dismissal was }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\insrsid3294008\charrsid4746092 expressed as being }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid13766660\charrsid4746092 effective immediately contrary to }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid3294008\charrsid4746092 s}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid13766660\charrsid4746092  34(1) of th}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid3294008\charrsid4746092 e 2009}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid13766660\charrsid4746092  Act which requires the giving of one month\rquote 
s notice}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid996107\charrsid4746092 .}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid996107\charrsid4746092 The Respondents s}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\insrsid4746092 ay the dismissal was effectual;}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid6765512 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4746092 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092\charrsid4746092 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid4746092 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092 iii) }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid996107\charrsid4746092 
If Mr Ringi was not appointed as a HOM the dismissal was }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid682537\charrsid4746092 im}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid996107\charrsid4746092 
properly made under s 34(1) of the 2009 Act because it should have been made pursuant to the terms set out in }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid11035258\charrsid4746092 his}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid996107\charrsid4746092 
 written contract of employment.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid10425419\charrsid4746092 The Respondents deny there was any written contract of employment applying to Mr Ringi}{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid11035258\charrsid4746092  per}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid10425419\charrsid4746092 s}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid11035258\charrsid4746092 onally or to his}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid10425419\charrsid4746092  position.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid996107 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4746092 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092\charrsid4746092 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092 [4] }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid16654229\charrsid4746092 The issues for determination accordingly come down to:-}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid16654229 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092\charrsid4746092 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4746092 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092 a) }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid682537\charrsid4746092 
was Mr Ringi appointed as PIO and }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid16654229\charrsid4746092 was he }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid3294008\charrsid4746092 appointed as a HOM}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\insrsid16654229\charrsid4746092 ?}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid1591481\charrsid4746092  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid2828759\charrsid4746092 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092 
\par b) }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid16654229\charrsid4746092 whether the }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid11035258\charrsid4746092 First or }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid16654229\charrsid4746092 Second Notice}{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid11035258\charrsid4746092 s}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid16654229\charrsid4746092  w}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid11035258\charrsid4746092 ere}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\insrsid16654229\charrsid4746092  defective in form}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid11035258\charrsid4746092  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid13121367\charrsid4746092 or in the way the parties actioned the matter}{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid3294008\charrsid4746092 .}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid16654229\charrsid4746092 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092 
\par c) }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid16654229\charrsid4746092 whether the relationship between the parties was covered by a written contract of employment which supplanted any statutory provisions so that, to be valid, Mr Ringi}{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid12256948 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid16654229\charrsid4746092 s dismissal was required to be effected in accordance with the contractual terms irrespective of any statutory regime.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid16654229 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4746092 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092\charrsid4746092 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \ul\insrsid13121367\charrsid4746092 WAS MR RINGI APPOINTED AS PIO?}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092\charrsid12256948  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \ul\insrsid13121367\charrsid4746092 
IS IMMIGRATION A SEPARATE MINISTRY OR DEPARTMENT OF THE COOK ISLANDS GOVERNMENT?}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \ul\insrsid4746092\charrsid4746092  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \ul\insrsid13121367\charrsid4746092 WAS 
MR RINGI APPOINTED AS ITS HOM?}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \ul\insrsid16654229\charrsid4746092 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092\charrsid4746092 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092 [5] }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid7150661\charrsid4746092 In early 2008 a Mr Mitchell was appoint}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid8915553\charrsid4746092 
ed to the position of Secretary of}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid7150661\charrsid4746092  MFAI.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid8915553\charrsid4746092 
He held that position until 15 March 2010}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid682537\charrsid4746092  when Dr Gosselin was appointed as his replacement}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid8915553\charrsid4746092 .}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid7548886 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092\charrsid4746092 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092 [6] }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid7150661\charrsid4746092 Shortly after Mr Mitchell}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid12256948 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\insrsid7150661\charrsid4746092 s appointment the then head of what he described as the Immigration Section of MFAI resigned.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid7150661\charrsid4746092 
Mr Mitchell sa}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid1591481\charrsid4746092 id}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid7150661\charrsid4746092  it was his task as HOM of MFAI under S 15 of the Public Service Act 1995-96 (}{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid12256948 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid7150661\charrsid4746092 the 1995-96 Act}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid12256948 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid7150661\charrsid4746092 
) to appoint a replacement.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid7150661\charrsid4746092 Because of the difficult human aspects involved in grants of residency, work permits and the like, }{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid8915553\charrsid4746092 i}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid7150661\charrsid4746092 mmigration, Mr Mitchell}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid8915553\charrsid4746092  said}{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid7150661\charrsid4746092 , has always been a fraught matter in the Cook Islands}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid15866230\charrsid4746092 .}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092  }{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid15866230\charrsid4746092 B}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid7150661\charrsid4746092 ecause of that, he asked experienced officials }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid15866230\charrsid4746092 
from MFAI and the Public Service Commissioner\rquote s Office (}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid12256948 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid15866230\charrsid4746092 PSC}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid12256948 "}{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid15866230\charrsid4746092 ) }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid7150661\charrsid4746092 to assist him in the process.
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092 
\par [7] }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid7150661\charrsid4746092 After applications had been received, applicants interviewed and a consideration of their merits, Mr Ringi was selected as the preferred candidate.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid7150661\charrsid4746092 He was described as the }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid12256948 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid7150661\charrsid4746092 
stand-out candidate}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid12256948 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid7150661\charrsid4746092  in a}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid2371482\charrsid4746092 n}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\insrsid7150661\charrsid4746092  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid2371482\charrsid4746092 Information Paper}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid7150661\charrsid4746092  from the then M}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\insrsid1591481\charrsid4746092 inister for }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid7150661\charrsid4746092 F}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid1591481\charrsid4746092 oreign }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\insrsid7150661\charrsid4746092 A}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid1591481\charrsid4746092 ffairs and }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid7150661\charrsid4746092 I}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid1591481\charrsid4746092 
mmigration}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid7150661\charrsid4746092 , Hon. Wilkie Rasmussen, to Cabinet dated 23 June 2008.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\insrsid7150661\charrsid4746092 Mr Ringi had lengthy experience }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid5120717\charrsid4746092 in immigration matters, he was employed in the Australian Department responsible for Immigration and he was}{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid15866230\charrsid4746092 ,}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid5120717\charrsid4746092  by birth, a Cook Islander.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid7150661\charrsid4746092 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092 
\par [8] }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid15143703\charrsid4746092 Mr Mitchell}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid12256948 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid15143703\charrsid4746092 
s recollection of what then occurred is hazy but, having reviewed the relevant files, his belief is that he advised the then }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid15866230\charrsid4746092 Minister in charge of }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\insrsid15143703\charrsid4746092 MFAI of his, Mr Mitchell}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid12256948 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid15143703\charrsid4746092 s, decision under }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\insrsid15866230\charrsid4746092 s}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid15143703\charrsid4746092  15 of the 1995-96 Act to appoint Mr Ringi and the Minister notified Cabinet in the Information Paper just mentioned.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid16285018\charrsid4746092 That procedure was adopted, Mr Mitchell recalls, because of the sensitive nature of the position}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\insrsid15475066\charrsid4746092 , coupled, perhaps with the provisions of the Entry, Residence and Departure Act 1971-72 (}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid12256948 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid15475066\charrsid4746092 ERDA}{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid12256948 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid15475066\charrsid4746092 )}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid16285018\charrsid4746092 .}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\insrsid5120717\charrsid4746092 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092 
\par [9] }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid16285018\charrsid4746092 The Hon. Wilkie Rasmussen, however, recalls being briefed by Mr Mitchell on Mr Ringi\rquote s appointment}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid15866230\charrsid4746092 .}{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid15866230\charrsid4746092 T}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid16285018\charrsid4746092 hat }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\insrsid15866230\charrsid4746092 was}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid16285018\charrsid4746092  unusual as MFAI staff were normally engaged by the HOM.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\insrsid16285018\charrsid4746092 Mr Rasmussen}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid12256948 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid16285018\charrsid4746092 s recollection is that the panel or Mr Mitchell recommended Mr Ringi}{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid12256948 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid16285018\charrsid4746092 s appointment as the PIO or, as the position was sometimes called, the Director of Immigration.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\insrsid4746092  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid16285018\charrsid4746092 His recollection is confirmed by the terms of the Information Paper}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid8915553\charrsid4746092 ;}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid16285018\charrsid4746092  it asks Cabinet to note Mr Ringi\rquote s }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid12256948 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid16285018\charrsid4746092 proposed}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid12256948 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid16285018\charrsid4746092  appointment as the new }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid12256948 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid16285018\charrsid4746092 
Director of Immigration \endash  previously referred to as the Principal Immigration Officer}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid12256948 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid16285018\charrsid4746092 .
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092 
\par [10] }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid16285018\charrsid4746092 The Cabinet Minute of 23}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid13466335\charrsid4746092  June 2008, however, notes Mr Ringi}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\insrsid12256948 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid13466335\charrsid4746092 s proposed appointment as }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid12256948 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid13466335\charrsid4746092 
Director of Immigration, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid12256948 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid13466335\charrsid4746092  though Mr Rasmussen}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\insrsid15475066\charrsid4746092 ,}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid13466335\charrsid4746092  on 4 September 2008 }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid15475066\charrsid4746092 and acting under ERDA, signed a }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid15866230\charrsid4746092 formal }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid15475066\charrsid4746092 appointment of}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid10374057\charrsid4746092  Mr Ringi as PIO }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid12256948 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid10374057\charrsid4746092 for the term of his contract}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid12256948 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid15475066\charrsid4746092 .}
{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid10374057\charrsid4746092 Mr Rasmussen said he signed the appointment because Mr Mitchell was uncertain whether he had power to appoint a PIO.}{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid7166703\charrsid4746092 Thereafter, Mr Rasmussen dealt directly with Mr Ringi on }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid8915553\charrsid4746092 immigration}{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid7166703\charrsid4746092  matters.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid16285018\charrsid4746092 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092 
\par [11] }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid11611407\charrsid4746092 That mode of appointment }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid990935\charrsid4746092 bring}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid5787935\charrsid4746092 
s the terms of }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid11611407\charrsid4746092 ERDA into focus.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid11611407\charrsid4746092 After defining in }{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid5787935\charrsid4746092 s}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid11611407\charrsid4746092  2 that the }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\insrsid11611407\charrsid4746092 Minister}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid11611407\charrsid4746092  is the }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid12256948 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid11611407\charrsid4746092 Minister }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid5787935\charrsid4746092 r}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid11611407\charrsid4746092 esponsible for Immigration}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid12256948 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid15475066\charrsid4746092  and that }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid15475066\charrsid4746092 Immigration Officers}
{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid15475066\charrsid4746092  include the PIO,}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid11611407\charrsid4746092  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\insrsid5787935\charrsid4746092 s}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid11611407\charrsid4746092  6}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid15866230\charrsid4746092 ,}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid11611407\charrsid4746092 
 being the part dealing with administration}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid15866230\charrsid4746092 ,}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid11611407\charrsid4746092  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid15866230\charrsid4746092 
relevantly }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid11611407\charrsid4746092 reads:}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid11611407 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092\charrsid4746092 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4746092 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \ul\insrsid7613920\charrsid4746092 6.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\ul\insrsid4746092\charrsid4746092  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \ul\insrsid7613920\charrsid4746092 Appointment of Immigration Officers
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4746092 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092\charrsid4746092 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4746092 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid7613920\charrsid4746092 (1)}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\insrsid8611604\charrsid4746092  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid7613920\charrsid4746092 There shall, from time to time, be appointed, under the Public Service Act 1969 and for the purposes of this Ac
t, a Principal Immigration Officer and such other Immigration Officers as may be considered necessary for the proper carrying out of the provisions of this Act.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid7613920 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092\charrsid4746092 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid7613920\charrsid4746092 (2)}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid8611604\charrsid4746092  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid7613920\charrsid4746092 
Any Immigration Officer appointed pursuant to subsection (1) of this section may hold office in conjunction with or in addition to any other office in the Public Service.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid7613920 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092\charrsid4746092 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid7613920\charrsid4746092 (3)}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid8611604\charrsid4746092  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid7613920\charrsid4746092 
Should the Principal Immigration Officer be, as a result of sickness, absence from the Cook Islands or any other cause which to the Minister appears sufficient, incapable
 of carrying out his duties and functions under this Act, the Minister may, by writing under his hand, appoint some other Immigration Officer to exercise all the rights, perform all the duties and carry out all the functions, under this Act, of the Princi
pal Immigration Officer, and such other Immigration Officer shall, during the subsistence of his appointment, be deemed to be the Principal Immigration Officer.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid7613920 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092\charrsid4746092 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid7613920\charrsid4746092 (4)}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid8611604\charrsid4746092  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid7613920\charrsid4746092 
Any appointment, made pursuant to subsection (3) of this section, may at any time be revoked, by writing under his hand, by the Minister.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid7613920 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092\charrsid4746092 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid14174871\charrsid4746092 ........}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid14174871 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092\charrsid4746092 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \ul\insrsid7613920\charrsid4746092 7.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \ul\insrsid4746092\charrsid4746092  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \ul\insrsid7613920\charrsid4746092 
Responsibilities of Immigration Officers
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4746092 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092\charrsid4746092 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4746092 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid7613920\charrsid4746092 (1)}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\insrsid8611604\charrsid4746092  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid7613920\charrsid4746092 Subject to the provisions of this Act:}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid7613920 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092\charrsid4746092 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid4746092 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid7613920\charrsid4746092 (a)}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\insrsid8611604\charrsid4746092  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid7613920\charrsid4746092 The }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid15866230\charrsid4746092 P}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid7613920\charrsid4746092 
rincipal Immigration Officer shall, subject to the control and directions of the Minister, be responsible for the due administration of this Act and for the control and supervision of other Immigration Officers;}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\insrsid7613920 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4746092 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092\charrsid4746092 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid4746092 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid7613920\charrsid4746092 (b)}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\insrsid8611604\charrsid4746092  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid7613920\charrsid4746092 Subject to subsection (2) of this section, an Immigration Officer, shall carry out such duties and perform such functions as may, from time
 to time, be specified by the Principal Immigration Officer.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid7613920 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4746092 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092\charrsid4746092 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4746092 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid7613920\charrsid4746092 (2)}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\insrsid8611604\charrsid4746092  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid7613920\charrsid4746092 
In the carrying out of his duties and the performance of this functions under this Act, an Immigration Officer shall comply with all lawful directions given to him by the Minister, and an Im
migration Officer, other than the Principal Immigration Officer, shall comply with all lawful directions given to him by the Principal Immigration Officer which are not inconsistent with any lawful directions given to such Immigration Officer by the Minis
ter.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid7613920 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4746092 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092\charrsid4746092 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4746092 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \ul\insrsid7613920\charrsid4746092 8.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\ul\insrsid4746092\charrsid4746092  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \ul\insrsid7613920\charrsid4746092 Power of Minister to delegate
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4746092 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092\charrsid4746092 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4746092 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid7613920\charrsid4746092 (1)}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\insrsid8611604\charrsid4746092  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid7613920\charrsid4746092 The Minister may,}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid8611604\charrsid4746092  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\insrsid7613920\charrsid4746092 from time to time, by writing under his hand, delegate to the Principal Immigration Officer all or any of the duties, powers or functions under this Act of the Minister and may, from time to time
 and in like manner, revoke, vary or amend any such delegation: Provided that the Minister shall not delegate to the Principal Immigration Officer any of the duties, powers or functions conferred upon the Minister by section 5 of this Act.}{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid7613920 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4746092 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092\charrsid4746092 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092 [12] }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid13981022\charrsid4746092 It is }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid10621136\charrsid4746092 notable}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\insrsid13981022\charrsid4746092 , as counsel submitted, that }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid10621136\charrsid4746092 ERDA}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid13981022\charrsid4746092 :}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\insrsid11611407\charrsid4746092 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4746092 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092 a) }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid13981022\charrsid4746092 
does not say }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid1644625\charrsid4746092 in subs (1), }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid13981022\charrsid4746092 by whom Immigration Officers and a PIO are to be appointed }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid1644625\charrsid4746092 .}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid7411824\charrsid4746092 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092 
\par b) }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4658117\charrsid4746092 t}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid13981022\charrsid4746092 hat appointments under }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid6624217\charrsid4746092 s}{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid13981022\charrsid4746092 ubs }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4658117\charrsid4746092 (}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid13981022\charrsid4746092 1}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\insrsid4658117\charrsid4746092 )}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid13981022\charrsid4746092  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid13395709\charrsid4746092 that }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid13981022\charrsid4746092 should
}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid13395709\charrsid4746092  be by the Minister is implied by }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid6624217\charrsid4746092 s}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid13395709\charrsid4746092 ubs }{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4658117\charrsid4746092 (}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid13395709\charrsid4746092 3}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4658117\charrsid4746092 ) - (}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\insrsid13395709\charrsid4746092 5}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4658117\charrsid4746092 )}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid13395709\charrsid4746092 .}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid13395709\charrsid4746092 It would be odd if appointments as Immigration Officers and as a PIO could be validly made by an official such as}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid1644625\charrsid4746092  the}{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid13395709\charrsid4746092  HOM of MFAI when acting PIO}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid12256948 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid13395709\charrsid4746092 
s could only be validly appointed, or appointments revoked, by the Minister.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid13395709\charrsid4746092 
That may well have been the reason Mr Mitchell asked Minister Rasmussen to }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid1644625\charrsid4746092 sign}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid13395709\charrsid4746092  Mr Ringi}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid1644625\charrsid4746092 \rquote s appointment}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid13395709\charrsid4746092  as PIO o}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid6624217\charrsid4746092 n}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\insrsid13395709\charrsid4746092  4 September 2008.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid13981022\charrsid4746092 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092 
\par c) }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid13395709\charrsid4746092 interpreting }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4658117\charrsid4746092 s}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid13395709\charrsid4746092 
 6(1) as requiring appointments of Immigration Officers and a PIO to be by the Minister i}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid6624217\charrsid4746092 s}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid13395709\charrsid4746092 
 fortified by the provisions of S}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid7411824\charrsid4746092 ection}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid13395709\charrsid4746092 s 7 and 8.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092  }{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid13395709\charrsid4746092 They clearly require the actions of the PIO and subordinate Immigration Officers to be subject to }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4658117\charrsid4746092 M}{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid13395709\charrsid4746092 inisterial directions.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid13395709 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4746092 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092 
\par [13] }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid13395709\charrsid4746092 Mr Mitchell }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid528280\charrsid4746092 said his recollection, albeit}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid7411824\charrsid4746092 
 unclear, is that Mr Ringi was appointed PIO to satisfy the requirements of }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4658117\charrsid4746092 ERDA}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid7411824\charrsid4746092  but that for other purposes }{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4658117\charrsid4746092 Mr Ringi}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid7411824\charrsid4746092  was the Director of the Immigration Division within MFAI.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092 
 }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid7411824\charrsid4746092 Mr Mitchell strongly refute}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid1644625\charrsid4746092 d}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid7411824\charrsid4746092  that Mr Ringi}{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid12256948 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid7411824\charrsid4746092 
s appointment was that as HOM of a Ministry or department since at that time HOMs were appointed under the 1995-96 Act by the Public Service Commissioner appointing persons in accordance with Cabinet decisions.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\insrsid4746092  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid7038472\charrsid4746092 Mr Mitchell}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid1644625\charrsid4746092  also}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid7038472\charrsid4746092  strongly }{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid1644625\charrsid4746092 denied that}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid7038472\charrsid4746092  Mr Ringi}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid12256948 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\insrsid7038472\charrsid4746092 s appointment was as HOM of a ministry or department}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid1644625\charrsid4746092  as,}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid7038472\charrsid4746092 
 under s 74BB(2) of the Cook Islands Constitution}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid1644625\charrsid4746092 ,}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid7038472\charrsid4746092  heads of department are }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\insrsid12256948 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid7038472\charrsid4746092 exempted positions}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid12256948 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid7038472\charrsid4746092 
 and are made by the Public Service Commissioner in accordance with a decision of Cabinet.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid7038472\charrsid4746092 
That route for appointment was not utilised in Mr Ringi}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid12256948 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid7038472\charrsid4746092 s case.
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092 
\par [14] }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid15235465\charrsid4746092 Mr Mitchell supported his view by reference to a series of Public Service (}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid528280\charrsid4746092 I}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid15235465\charrsid4746092 dentification of }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid528280\charrsid4746092 D}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid15235465\charrsid4746092 epartments) Orders.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid15235465\charrsid4746092 They were promulgated }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4658117\charrsid4746092 following}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\insrsid15235465\charrsid4746092  widespread rationalisation of the Public Service }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4658117\charrsid4746092 after}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid15235465\charrsid4746092 
 the severe economic recession experienced }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4658117\charrsid4746092 in}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid15235465\charrsid4746092  the Cook Islands in the mid}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\insrsid4658117\charrsid4746092 -}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid15235465\charrsid4746092 1990s.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid15235465\charrsid4746092 
Cabinet Minutes of 29 April and 10 June 1996 required there to be 22 departments and ministries of government with former departments under the overall control of another becoming divisions of the controlling body.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\insrsid4746092  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid15235465\charrsid4746092 Pursuant to the earlier Minute, Customs and Immigration }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4658117\charrsid4746092 was}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\insrsid15235465\charrsid4746092  to be placed under the Ministry of Financial and Economic Management (}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid6757432 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid15235465\charrsid4746092 MFEM}{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid6757432 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid15235465\charrsid4746092 ) and there }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4658117\charrsid4746092 wa}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\insrsid15235465\charrsid4746092 s to continue to be a Ministry of Foreign Affairs.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid15235465\charrsid4746092 Under the latter, the existence }{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid1644625\charrsid4746092 of MFEM }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid15235465\charrsid4746092 was confirmed and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs bec}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4658117\charrsid4746092 
a}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid15235465\charrsid4746092 me }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid2517500\charrsid4746092 the }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid15235465\charrsid4746092 M}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\insrsid2517500\charrsid4746092 inistry of }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid15235465\charrsid4746092 F}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid2517500\charrsid4746092 oreign }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\insrsid15235465\charrsid4746092 A}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid2517500\charrsid4746092 ffairs and }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid15235465\charrsid4746092 I}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid2517500\charrsid4746092 
mmigration}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid15235465\charrsid4746092 .}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid15235465\charrsid4746092 A series of Public Service (}{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid528280\charrsid4746092 I}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid15235465\charrsid4746092 dentification of }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid528280\charrsid4746092 D}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\insrsid15235465\charrsid4746092 epartments) Orders promulgated }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4658117\charrsid4746092 in}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid15235465\charrsid4746092  1996}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\insrsid1062768\charrsid4746092 , 199}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid15235465\charrsid4746092 7, 2000, 2001 and 2008 }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid1062768\charrsid4746092 effect}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\insrsid4658117\charrsid4746092 ed}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid1062768\charrsid4746092  other rearrangements within the Cook Islands government but }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid2517500\charrsid4746092 left the}{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid528280\charrsid4746092  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid1062768\charrsid4746092 title of MFAI unchanged.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\insrsid1062768\charrsid4746092 In none of that material is there any reference to a ministry or department of Immigration.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid6321434\charrsid4746092 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092 
\par [15] }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid6321434\charrsid4746092 For}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid7038472\charrsid4746092  the applicant, Mr Mason submitted on this aspect of the case that Mr Ringi\rquote 
s appointment under ERDA implied he was appointed a HOM particularly since an officer of the Public}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid5637395\charrsid4746092  Service Commission }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\insrsid6321434\charrsid4746092 participated }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid5637395\charrsid4746092 in the appointment and Cabinet was involved in the matter.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid5637395\charrsid4746092 He submitted the procedure adopted was far closer to the appointment of a HOM than that of an ordinary appointee.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid1062768\charrsid4746092 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092 
\par [16] }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid5637395\charrsid4746092 For the Respondents, the Solicitor-General, Mrs Saunders, relied on the Identificat
ion of Departments Orders and submitted, regardless of whether ERDA applied, the power to appoint and terminate resided in the Minister responsible for Immigration.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\insrsid5637395\charrsid4746092 She supported that submission by referring to the power for Ministers to act for others under Article 21 of the Constitution }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid6321434\charrsid4746092 and }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid5637395\charrsid4746092 the }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\ul\insrsid5637395\charrsid6757432 Carltona }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid5637395\charrsid4746092 doctrine}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs20\insrsid4746092\charrsid6757432 \chftn {\footnote\ftnalt \ltrpar \pard\plain \ltrpar\s50\qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10642996 \rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs20\alang1025 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs20\lang5129\langfe5129\cgrid\langnp5129\langfenp5129 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \cs52\super\insrsid14637921 \chftn }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid14637921  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\ul\insrsid14637921\charrsid11424820 
Carltona Limited v Commissioner of Works}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid14637921  [1943] 2 All ER 560,563 as discussed in }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\ul\insrsid14637921\charrsid11424820 Webster v}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 
\insrsid14637921  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\ul\insrsid14637921\charrsid11424820 Taiaroa}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid14637921  (1987) 7 NZAR 1,10; }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\ul\insrsid14637921\charrsid11424820 
McGuinnes v Minister of Transport}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid14637921  HC WTN CP 240/99 3 July 2000; McGechan J and }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\ul\insrsid14637921\charrsid3746739 Bounty or/& Gas ML v}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 
\i\ul\insrsid14637921  A-G}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid14637921  HC WTN AP 2006-485-15 27 June 2006; MacKenzie J}}}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092\charrsid4746092  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\insrsid10642996\charrsid4746092 which }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid6321434\charrsid4746092 held }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid10642996\charrsid4746092 that it is constitutionally effective if decisions }{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid6321434\charrsid4746092 express}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid10642996\charrsid4746092 ed to be made by Ministers are made on their behalf by officials}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\insrsid6321434\charrsid4746092 , unless that power is reposed in the Minister personally}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid10642996\charrsid4746092 .}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid5637395\charrsid4746092 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092 
\par [17] }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid2517500\charrsid4746092 In light of all that}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid1062768\charrsid4746092 , the Court concludes that at least since 1996 MFAI has been the only }{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid2517500\charrsid4746092 Minist}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4658117\charrsid4746092 r}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid2517500\charrsid4746092 y }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\insrsid4658117\charrsid4746092 or Department}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid1062768\charrsid4746092  of the Cook Islands government with responsibility for immigration}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid10642996\charrsid4746092 .}{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid10642996\charrsid4746092 In the whole of that period}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid1062768\charrsid4746092 ,}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid10642996\charrsid4746092  there has never been a separate department or ministry charged with responsibility}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid6321434\charrsid4746092  for that area of government activity}{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid10642996\charrsid4746092 .}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid10642996\charrsid4746092 
That being the case, Mr Ringi could not have been appointed as a HOM of a separate ministry as there never was one.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid10642996\charrsid4746092 W}{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid1062768\charrsid4746092 hether Mr Ringi was described as PIO or as Director of Immigration or by any similar title, the formal position was that he was }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid2517500\charrsid4746092 
appointed as }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid1062768\charrsid4746092 Head }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid6321434\charrsid4746092 \endash  then called Director \endash  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\insrsid1062768\charrsid4746092 of}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid6321434\charrsid4746092  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid1062768\charrsid4746092 the Immigration Division of MFAI.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\insrsid2517500\charrsid4746092 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092 
\par [18] }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid6321434\charrsid4746092 He was also appointed as PIO but, given the gap in s 6}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid1062768\charrsid4746092 (1) o}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\insrsid4658117\charrsid4746092 f}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid1062768\charrsid4746092  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4658117\charrsid4746092 ERDA}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid1062768\charrsid4746092  as to }{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid2517500\charrsid4746092 by whom}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid8470712\charrsid4746092  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4658117\charrsid4746092 a}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\insrsid1062768\charrsid4746092 ppointments of Immigration Officers and PIOs are to be effected, it is logical, having regard to the other provisions of }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4658117\charrsid4746092 s}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid1062768\charrsid4746092  6, that Mr Ringi was }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid6321434\charrsid4746092 additionally }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid1062768\charrsid4746092 appointed by the Minister as PIO}{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid6321434\charrsid4746092  to ensure he was able to exercise the powers of that position as set out in ERDA}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid1062768\charrsid4746092 .}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\insrsid6321434\charrsid4746092  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid10642996\charrsid4746092 The statute, at least by implication, required that f}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid13594076\charrsid4746092 o}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid10642996\charrsid4746092 rma}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid6321434\charrsid4746092 l }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid10642996\charrsid4746092 route to the PIO}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\insrsid6757432 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid10642996\charrsid4746092 s appointment}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid6321434\charrsid4746092  a}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid10642996\charrsid4746092 nd}{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid6321434\charrsid4746092  ability to access the statutory powers of the position.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid6321434\charrsid4746092 And,}{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid10642996\charrsid4746092  i}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid1062768\charrsid4746092 n light of the provisions of }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4658117\charrsid4746092 ss}{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid1062768\charrsid4746092  6}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4658117\charrsid4746092 , }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid1062768\charrsid4746092 7}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\insrsid4658117\charrsid4746092  and }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid1062768\charrsid4746092 8 the direct relationship between Mr Ringi and Minister Rasmussen seems to conform with the requirements of those sections.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid7411824\charrsid4746092 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092 
\par [19] }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid13594076\charrsid4746092 True, for practical reasons, officers of the Public Service other than Mr Mitchell were involve}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid6321434\charrsid4746092 d in Mr Ringi}{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid6757432 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid6321434\charrsid4746092 s selection, but }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid13594076\charrsid4746092 t}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\insrsid6321434\charrsid4746092 hat}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid13594076\charrsid4746092  was }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid6321434\charrsid4746092 because of the sensitivity of the role.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\insrsid4746092  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid6321434\charrsid4746092 It was }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid13594076\charrsid4746092 Mr Mitchell who }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid6321434\charrsid4746092 
actually }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid13594076\charrsid4746092 appointed Mr Ringi and he appointed him as head of }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid3424743\charrsid4746092 the Immigration division of Mr Mitchell\rquote 
s ministry, MFAI.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid3424743\charrsid4746092 The involvement of the }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid6321434\charrsid4746092 M}{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid3424743\charrsid4746092 inister was only because }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid13246413\charrsid4746092 prudence seen against }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid3424743\charrsid4746092 
the terms of ERDA seemed to }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid13246413\charrsid4746092 indicate}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid3424743\charrsid4746092  it.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092  }{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid3424743\charrsid4746092 It was not because Mr Ringi was being appointed according to the procedure required for the appointment of HOMs and Cabinet did not appoint him but merely note}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\insrsid13246413\charrsid4746092 d}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid3424743\charrsid4746092  the appointment.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid13594076\charrsid4746092 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092 
\par [20] }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid10434194\charrsid4746092 It is arguable that that this case does not involve the}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid3424743\charrsid4746092  Carltona principle since the power 
to appoint employees of MFAI}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid10434194\charrsid4746092 , including the Director of Immigration, }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid3424743\charrsid4746092 
resided in its HOM and, in doing so, Mr Mitchell was not purporting to exercise ministerial powers on behalf of the Minister.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid10434194\charrsid4746092 
Other than in the case of temporary employees, ERDA does not require Ministerial involvement in dismissals of PIOs and even though s 25(f) of the Acts Interpretation Act 1924 (NZ)}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs20\insrsid4746092\charrsid6757432 \chftn 
{\footnote\ftnalt \ltrpar \pard\plain \ltrpar\s50\qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0 \rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs20\alang1025 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs20\lang5129\langfe5129\cgrid\langnp5129\langfenp5129 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 
\ltrch\fcs0 \cs52\super\insrsid14637921 \chftn }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid14637921  In force in the Cook Islands by s 622 of the Cook Islands Act 1915}}}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092\charrsid4746092  }{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid10434194\charrsid4746092 says powers to appoint are deemed to include power to dismiss, that is expressly }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid6757432 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\insrsid10434194\charrsid4746092 unless the context otherwise provides}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid6757432 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid10434194\charrsid4746092  and, here, give
s no basis to conclude that the Minister of Immigration had to dismiss a PIO: a Ministerial appointment to give an officer of the Public Service the ability to exercise powers does not mandate Ministerial involvement in action to terminate access to those
 powers.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid10434194\charrsid4746092 Deemed inclusion of power to dismiss in powers of appointment does not say only those with power to appoint can dismiss.}{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid10434194\charrsid4746092 The nature, scope and purpose of the dismissal power does not, therefore, mean it was conferred only on the Minister.}{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid10434194\charrsid4746092 The conte
xt here indicates that dismissal of a PIO can be effected by the same means as dismissal of other officers of the Public Service (other than those \endash  not PIOs \endash  to whom special provisions apply).}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\insrsid3424743\charrsid4746092 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092 
\par [21] }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid10434194\charrsid4746092 An alternative view \endash  but leading to the same conclusion \endash  is that the }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\insrsid10434194\charrsid6757432 Carltona }{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid10434194\charrsid4746092 principle applies and dismissal of a PIO is held to be a function reposed in the Minister.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\insrsid10434194\charrsid4746092 Even then, for the reasons just outlined, cessation of an employment with defined}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid10434194\charrsid4746092 
statutory powers does not involve the same sensitive issues as appointment, so termination by a HOM as delegate of the HOM}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid6757432 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid10434194\charrsid4746092 
s Minister would seem to be effect, particularly when that method of termination is identical so that applicable to all other employees of that Ministry.
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092 
\par [22] }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid1062768\charrsid4746092 The Court accordingly concludes}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid8470712\charrsid4746092  that}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid1062768\charrsid4746092 
 Mr Ringi was at all relevant times from at least 4 September 2008 validly appointed as PIO.
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092 
\par [23] }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid1062768\charrsid4746092 The Court also concludes that, at any time relevant to this proceeding, Cook Islands government immigration matters were handled by t}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\insrsid10506239\charrsid4746092 he Immigration Division of MFAI;}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid1062768\charrsid4746092  that the Immigration section was never a separate department of the Cook Islands }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\insrsid10506239\charrsid4746092 government}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid6319555\charrsid4746092 ;}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid10506239\charrsid4746092  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid1062768\charrsid4746092 
and therefore that Mr Ringi was not and never could}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid6319555\charrsid4746092  have}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid1062768\charrsid4746092  be}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\insrsid6319555\charrsid4746092 en}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid1062768\charrsid4746092  appointed as HOM or HOD of a separate}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid6319555\charrsid4746092 , and non-existent,}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid1062768\charrsid4746092  department.
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092 
\par [24] }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid14291078\charrsid4746092 The Court}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid6757432 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid6319555\charrsid4746092 s}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\insrsid14291078\charrsid4746092  finding that though Mr Ringi was appointed as PIO but the Immigration function of the Cook Islands government is not administered and managed by a government department alters the route by which his dismissal }{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid12134386\charrsid4746092 or purported dismissal }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid14291078\charrsid4746092 is to be assessed}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092  }{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid6319555\charrsid4746092 \endash }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid6319555\charrsid4746092 it n
ecessarily involves a finding that dismissal of a PIO can be effected by a HOM \endash  but, }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid14291078\charrsid4746092 before turning to that question, a legislative quid}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\insrsid3225521\charrsid4746092 d}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid14291078\charrsid4746092 ity }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid2517500\charrsid4746092 warrants brief discussion}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\insrsid14291078\charrsid4746092 .}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid404217\charrsid4746092 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092 
\par [25] }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid14291078\charrsid4746092 Although seemingly overlooked by everyone }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid12134386\charrsid4746092 involved in the manner in which Mr Ringi}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid6757432 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid12134386\charrsid4746092 s employment was created and terminated }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid14291078\charrsid4746092 \endash  including Mr Ringi \endash 
 the Solicitor-General and Ms Henry}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid2517500\charrsid4746092 ,}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid14291078\charrsid4746092  in preparing for this case}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\insrsid2517500\charrsid4746092 ,}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid14291078\charrsid4746092  uncovered the provisions of the Ministry of Labour }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid16647769\charrsid4746092 and Commerce Act 1973-74 }{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid12134386\charrsid4746092 (}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid6757432 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid12134386\charrsid4746092 MLCA}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid6757432 "}{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid12134386\charrsid4746092 ) }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid16647769\charrsid4746092 and very properly brought it to the Court\rquote s attention and to the attention of counsel for Mr Ringi. }{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid14291078\charrsid4746092 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092 
\par [26] }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid16647769\charrsid4746092 According to counsel, most of the provisions of the }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid12134386\charrsid4746092 MLCA}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\insrsid16647769\charrsid4746092  have been repealed or superseded \endash  indeed no such ministry appears in any of the }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid3225521\charrsid4746092 I}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\insrsid16647769\charrsid4746092 dentification of }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid3225521\charrsid4746092 D}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid16647769\charrsid4746092 epartment }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\insrsid3225521\charrsid4746092 O}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid16647769\charrsid4746092 rders earlier reviewed}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs20\insrsid4420951\charrsid6757432 \chftn {\footnote\ftnalt \ltrpar \pard\plain \ltrpar
\s50\qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0 \rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs20\alang1025 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs20\lang5129\langfe5129\cgrid\langnp5129\langfenp5129 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \cs52\super\insrsid14637921 
\chftn }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid14637921  it is now apparently part of the Ministry of Internal Affairs}}}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4420951\charrsid4746092  \endash 
 but section 10(2) expressly says that for the purposes of ERDA the }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid6757432 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4420951\charrsid4746092 
Secretary [of Labour and Commerce] shall be deemed to be the Principal Immigration Officer}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid6757432 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4420951\charrsid4746092 .
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4420951 
\par [27] }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4420951\charrsid4746092 Mrs Saunders argued that Mr Ringi was never appointed as Secretary of Labour and Commerce and because nobody considered s 10(2) throughout the period of Mr Ringi\rquote 
s employment, she submitted the measure could continue to be disregarded.
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4420951 
\par [28] }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4420951\charrsid4746092 The Court takes the same view, though for slightly different reasons.
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4420951 
\par [29] }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4420951\charrsid4746092 The principal questions on this aspect of the case are, first, whether Mr Ringi was appointed as PIO and, secondly, whether he was appointed as HOM of a separate department.}{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4420951  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4420951\charrsid4746092 The question whether he was ever appointed Secretary of Labour and Commerce \endash  or whether the Secretary eve
r exercised the functions of a PIO \endash  is, and never has been, an issue but given that the Ministry of Labour and Commerce has apparently been disestablished and government\rquote 
s functions in that area are now handled through a division of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the same conclusions would apply nonetheless: Mr Ringi}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid6757432 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\insrsid4420951\charrsid4746092 s appointment was never as HOM of a separate department.
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4420951 
\par [30] }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4420951\charrsid4746092 An additional route may lead to the same conclusion.
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4420951 
\par [31] }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4420951\charrsid4746092 Although s 2 of ERDA defines the PIO as }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid14637921 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4420951\charrsid4746092 
the Principal Immigration Officer}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid14637921 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4420951\charrsid4746092  and s 6 speaks of a }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid14637921 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4420951\charrsid4746092 Principal Immigration Officer}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid14637921 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4420951\charrsid4746092 
, by s 4 of the Acts Interpretation Act 1924 (NZ)}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4420951  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4420951\charrsid4746092 
the singular includes the plural and accordingly, even if the Secretary of Labour and Commerce and Mr Ringi were both PIOs, one by statute and one by appointment, dual appointment to the position would be open as a matter of statutory interpretation.}{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4420951  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4420951\charrsid4746092 
Each of them could attend to their other daily duties but be empowered to carry out functions reserved to the PIO by virtue of those appointments.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4420951  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\insrsid4420951\charrsid4746092 Neither could ever have been regarded as a HOM of a separate immigration department at any time relevant to this case.
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4420951 
\par [32] }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4420951\charrsid4746092 The focus in this case is not on whether Mr Ringi was appointed Secretary of Labour and Commerce or and what powers he or the Secretary may have exercised.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4420951  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4420951\charrsid4746092 
The focus is on whether he was appointed PIO and more importantly, whether he was appointed HOM of a separate department, and the answers to those questions are }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid14637921 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\insrsid4420951\charrsid4746092 yes}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid14637921 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4420951\charrsid4746092  and }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid14637921 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4420951\charrsid4746092 no}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid14637921 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4420951\charrsid4746092  respectively.
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4420951 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \ul\insrsid4420951\charrsid4420951 BY WHOM COULD MR RINGI BE DISMISSED?
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4420951\charrsid4746092 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4420951 [33] }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4420951\charrsid4746092 T
he First and Second Notice (the former dated 10 September 2012) were both signed by Dr Gosselin who has been HOM of MFAI since 15 March 2010.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4420951  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\insrsid4420951\charrsid4746092 The question therefore is; was Dr Gosselin the correct person to sign either or both of the Notices?
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4420951 
\par [34] }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4420951\charrsid4746092 Article 74BB(2) of the Constitution deals with }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid14637921 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4420951\charrsid4746092 
Exempted Positions}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid14637921 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4420951\charrsid4746092 .}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4420951  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\insrsid4420951\charrsid4746092 The PIO is not one.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4420951  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4420951\charrsid4746092 
Appointments to Exempted Positions must be made by the PSC in accordance with a decision of Cabinet.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4420951  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4420951\charrsid4746092 
But Article 74B(1) makes the PSC responsible for all other appointments to the Public Service }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid14637921 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4420951\charrsid4746092 
except as may otherwise be provided by enactment}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid14637921 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4420951\charrsid4746092 .}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4420951  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4420951\charrsid4746092 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4420951 
\par [35] }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4420951\charrsid4746092 That invokes the 2009 Act, s 14 of which requires each department to have a HOM who is to be appointed in accordance with Schedule 2.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\insrsid4420951  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4420951\charrsid4746092 It is common ground that Mr Ringi was not appointed in accordance with Schedule 2.
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4420951 
\par [36] }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4420951\charrsid4746092 Mr Ringi was an }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid14637921 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4420951\charrsid4746092 employee}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid14637921 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4420951\charrsid4746092  as defined by s 4 of the 2009 Act i.e.:
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4420951 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4420951 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4420951 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4420951\charrsid4746092 
A person employed [in the Public Service] whether as an officer or temporary salaried employee or as wage worker whether by way of written contract or otherwise; but does not include a head of department or the Commissioner.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4420951 "
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4746092 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4420951\charrsid4746092 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4420951 [37] }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4420951\charrsid4746092 
Mr Ringi was neither a temporary salaried employee nor a wage worker and accordingly was covered by s 34 of the 2009 Act which deals with Notices of Termination and says:}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4420951 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4420951\charrsid4746092 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4420951 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4420951\charrsid4746092 34. }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\ul\insrsid4420951\charrsid4420951 Notice of termination }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4420951\charrsid4746092 \endash 
 (1) Every employee who is not a temporary salaried employee or a wage worker is deemed to be a 4-weekly employee and, despite any other provision in this Act, that employment may be terminated at any time after 4 weeks}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid14637921 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4420951\charrsid4746092  notice in writing has been given \endash }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4420951 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4420951\charrsid4746092 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid4420951 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4420951\charrsid4746092 (a) by the head of department to the employee; or}{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4420951 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4420951 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4420951\charrsid4746092 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid4420951 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4420951\charrsid4746092 (b) by the employee to the head of department.}{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4420951 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4420951 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4420951\charrsid4746092 
\par (2) A head of department may immediately terminate the employment of any employee who gives less than 4 weeks\rquote  notice.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4420951 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4420951\charrsid4746092 
\par (3) This section \endash }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4420951 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4746092 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4420951\charrsid4746092 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid4420951 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4420951\charrsid4746092 
(a) is subject to the express terms and conditions of any written contract of employment; and}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4420951 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4420951 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4420951\charrsid4746092 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid4420951 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4420951\charrsid4746092 
(b) does not derogate in any manner from any other provisions of this Act conferring a power to dismiss employees.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4420951 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4746092 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4420951\charrsid4746092 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4420951 [38] }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4420951\charrsid4746092 Mr Ringi was therefore a 4-weekly employee whose employment could be terminated on 4 weeks\rquote 
 notice given by the HOM of his Ministry but with that power being subject to the terms of any written contract of employment.
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4420951 
\par [39] }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4420951\charrsid4746092 Since the First and Second Notices were both signed b
y the HOM of MFAI and the Court has held that the PIO is not a HOM and Immigration was not a separate department but a division of MFAI, it follows that the First or Second Notices were correctly executed and were potentially effectual unless trumped by t
he terms of Mr Ringi}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid14637921 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4420951\charrsid4746092 s written contract of employment.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4420951  }{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4420951\charrsid4746092 Since the question whether there ever was a written contract of employment was in contention, the Court turns to the evidence on that topic.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4420951 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4420951\charrsid4746092 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \ul\insrsid4420951\charrsid4420951 WAS MR RINGI\rquote S EMPLOYMENT PURSUANT TO A WRITTEN CONTRACT?
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4420951\charrsid4746092 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4420951 [40] }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4420951\charrsid4746092 
The appointment of an employee by a HOM under s 15 of the 1995-96 Act did not require a written contract; such were only required for employees of a different status than Mr Ringi or for HOMs.
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4420951 
\par [41] }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4420951\charrsid4746092 However, at the time of his selection, Mr Ringi was w
orking in Australia with his family living there and because he would suffer a considerable reduction in income in accepting appointment to the Cook Islands and there were other factors discussed between Mr Mitchell and himself, Mr Mitchell concluded a wr
itten contract of employment relating to Mr Ringi\rquote s employment would be helpful.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4420951  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4420951\charrsid4746092 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4420951 
\par [42] }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4420951\charrsid4746092 Mr Ringi actually commenced his employment as PIO within MFAI on 15 August 2008 but the terms and conditions of his employment had not then been finalised from earlier m
eetings and discussions before that date.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4420951  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4420951\charrsid4746092 
The question is whether they were finalised in the flurry of draft contracts which passed between the parties subsequently}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs20\insrsid4420951\charrsid14637921 .\chftn {\footnote\ftnalt \ltrpar \pard\plain \ltrpar
\s50\qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0 \rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs20\alang1025 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs20\lang5129\langfe5129\cgrid\langnp5129\langfenp5129 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \cs52\super\insrsid14637921 
\chftn }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid14637921  The parties agreed that the drafts in chronological order were Mitchell Exhibits F, then C, then D, Tab 1 of ABD, then Mitchell Exhibit E and Ringi Exhibit R.}}
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4420951 
\par [43] }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid7800815\charrsid4746092 The first draft }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4265467\charrsid4746092 in evidence }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid7800815\charrsid4746092 
said Mr Ringi was to }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid14637921 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid7800815\charrsid4746092 be employed as Director of Immigration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration}{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid14637921 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid7800815\charrsid4746092  and provided for a salary of $}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid10956299\charrsid4746092 NZ }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\insrsid7800815\charrsid4746092 60,000 being $55,000 base salary and an extra duties allowance of $5,000 per annum reviewable after the first year of the contract\rquote s three year term.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092  }{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid7800815\charrsid4746092 It had blank entries for a remuneration allowance, an initial housing assistance allowance}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid16089019\charrsid4746092  and}{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid7800815\charrsid4746092  a telephone allowance but provided for a}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid10956299\charrsid4746092 nnual}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid7800815\charrsid4746092 
 return air ticket}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4265467\charrsid4746092 s}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid7800815\charrsid4746092  Rarotonga-Canberra-Rarotonga.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092  }{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid7800815\charrsid4746092 It contained no provision for termination other than for misconduct or on two months}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid14637921 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\insrsid7800815\charrsid4746092  notice by }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid12389209\charrsid4746092 Mr Ringi.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid14290232\charrsid4746092 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4420951 
\par [44] }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid12389209\charrsid4746092 The second draft in evidence was the first draft with Mr Ringi}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid14637921 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\insrsid12389209\charrsid4746092 s }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid14637921 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid12389209\charrsid4746092 trac}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid10956299\charrsid4746092 ked}{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid14637921 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid10956299\charrsid4746092  amendments.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid16089019\charrsid4746092 He }{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid12389209\charrsid4746092 wanted the}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid2492269\charrsid4746092  annual salary}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid12389209\charrsid4746092  increased}{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid10956299\charrsid4746092  automatically}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid12389209\charrsid4746092  instead of}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4265467\charrsid4746092  as}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid12389209\charrsid4746092  agreed, ra}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid2492269\charrsid4746092 is}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid12389209\charrsid4746092 ed the question of superannuation, varied the proposed sta
rt date by a few days, f}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid10956299\charrsid4746092 le}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid12389209\charrsid4746092 shed out the provision}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\insrsid10956299\charrsid4746092 s}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid12389209\charrsid4746092  for allowances}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid10956299\charrsid4746092  and}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\insrsid12389209\charrsid4746092  mov}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid10956299\charrsid4746092 ing }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid12389209\charrsid4746092 e}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid10956299\charrsid4746092 
xpenses}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid12389209\charrsid4746092  and suggested significant addition}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid10956299\charrsid4746092 s}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid12389209\charrsid4746092 
 to the description of his duties in the contract.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid12389209\charrsid4746092 
It proposed an amendment to the type of misconduct which could give rise to immediate dismissal and a dispute resolution clause but no major alteration to that provision beyond that.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092  }{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid12389209\charrsid4746092 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4420951 
\par [45] }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid12389209\charrsid4746092 The third draft in evidence was Mr Ringi}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid14637921 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid12389209\charrsid4746092 s }{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid14637921 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid12389209\charrsid4746092 trac}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid10956299\charrsid4746092 ked}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid14637921 "
}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid12389209\charrsid4746092  draft }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid10956299\charrsid4746092 as }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid12389209\charrsid4746092 annotated by Mr Mitchell}{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid12007180\charrsid4746092 .}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid12007180\charrsid4746092 I}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\insrsid12389209\charrsid4746092 t proposed amendments to the }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid14504375\charrsid4746092 salary and the manner in which it was to be paid, the commencement date, the allowances }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid16089019\charrsid4746092 \endash  i}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid14504375\charrsid4746092 ncluding ceilings on amount}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid16089019\charrsid4746092  \endash }{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid14504375\charrsid4746092  and}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid16089019\charrsid4746092  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid14504375\charrsid4746092 queried such matters as the proposal }{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid12912298\charrsid4746092 that serious misconduct be }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid16089019\charrsid4746092 the }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid12912298\charrsid4746092 so}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid12142671\charrsid4746092 le}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid12912298\charrsid4746092  ground for immediate dismissal.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid12389209\charrsid4746092 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4420951 
\par [46] }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid12912298\charrsid4746092 For some reason Mr Mitchell }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4265467\charrsid4746092 then }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid12912298\charrsid4746092 
used his }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4265467\charrsid4746092 personal }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid12912298\charrsid4746092 employment agreement }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid12007180\charrsid4746092 as HOM 
}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid10238741\charrsid4746092 of MFAI}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid16089019\charrsid4746092  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid12912298\charrsid4746092 
as a template for the next draft for Mr Ringi.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid12912298\charrsid4746092 There are two versions in evidence}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs20\insrsid4420951\charrsid14637921 \chftn {\footnote\ftnalt \ltrpar \pard\plain \ltrpar\s50\qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0 \rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs20\alang1025 \ltrch\fcs0 
\fs20\lang5129\langfe5129\cgrid\langnp5129\langfenp5129 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \cs52\super\insrsid14637921 \chftn }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid14637921  Mitchell Exhibit E, ABD1}},}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\insrsid4420951\charrsid4746092  though they differ.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4420951  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4420951\charrsid4746092 
The source of the draft meant numerous amendments had to be proposed by Mr Mitchell and the drafts contained extensive termination provisions.
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4420951 
\par [47] }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4420951\charrsid4746092 The last draft in evidence}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs20\insrsid4420951\charrsid14637921 \chftn {\footnote\ftnalt \ltrpar \pard\plain \ltrpar
\s50\qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0 \rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs20\alang1025 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs20\lang5129\langfe5129\cgrid\langnp5129\langfenp5129 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \cs52\super\insrsid14637921 
\chftn }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid14637921  Ringi Exhibit R}}}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4420951\charrsid4746092  was put in by Mr Ringi and was clearly modelled on Mr Mitchell\rquote 
s draft HOM agreements but incorporating most of Mr Mitchell}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid14637921 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4420951\charrsid4746092 s handwritten notes from his HOM draft into the typescript.}{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4420951  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4420951\charrsid4746092 It therefore 
includes detailed provisions as to termination on notice in the event of serious misconduct (which is defined) including incapability, poor performance, restructuring of the Director}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid14637921 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4420951\charrsid4746092 s duties, insubordination and incompatibility.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4420951  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4420951\charrsid4746092 The last gives a right of 
termination and in the event of insubordination by the Director or a breakdown in the Director}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid14637921 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4420951\charrsid4746092 
s opinion in his relationship between the Minister and himself, refusal to implement a lawful instruction from the Minister or the Head of Ministry or providing misleading or false information to the Minister.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\insrsid4420951  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4420951\charrsid4746092 The details just recounted from that clause make clear that it had been translated direct from Mr Mitchell}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid14637921 '}{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4420951\charrsid4746092 s contract despite a number of the additions being clearly illogical, inapplicable and incompatible with Mr Ringi}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid14637921 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4420951\charrsid4746092 s position; clauses appropriate to a HOM}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid14637921 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4420951\charrsid4746092 
s position translate only with difficulty \endash  if at all \endash  to a position such as a PIO.
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4420951 
\par [48] }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4420951\charrsid4746092 Though the draft put in evidence by Mr Mitchell appears to be signed both by Mr Ringi and himself despite the 
many handwritten amendments (not initialled), the final draft, that put in evidence by Mr Ringi, is unsigned and against Clause 4.2 providing for the Director}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid14637921 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\insrsid4420951\charrsid4746092 s remuneration to be within a salary band confirmed by the PSC, Mr Ringi has written }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid14637921 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4420951\charrsid4746092 No!}{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid14637921 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4420951\charrsid4746092 .
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4420951 
\par [49] }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4420951\charrsid4746092 In addition, Schedule 2 of the hand-noted and signed draft, the Remuneration Schedule, differs significantly from the version put in evidence by Mr Ringi.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4420951  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4420951\charrsid4746092 Notably, it leaves the annual remuneration blank and it omits a handwritten addition relating to removal costs.
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4420951 
\par [50] }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4420951\charrsid4746092 
Mr Mitchell said he does not recall ever seeing the final version put in evidence by Mr Ringi before this litigation was launched and went on to say that the negotiations with Mr Ringi broke down because of what Mr Mitchell saw as Mr Ringi}{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid14637921 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4420951\charrsid4746092 s unreasonable proposals for amendment}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs20\insrsid4420951\charrsid14637921 \chftn {\footnote\ftnalt \ltrpar 
\pard\plain \ltrpar\s50\qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0 \rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs20\alang1025 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs20\lang5129\langfe5129\cgrid\langnp5129\langfenp5129 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 
\cs52\super\insrsid14637921 \chftn }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid14637921  such as refusing to be described as a "Public Servant" until he had actually taken up the position}}}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4420951\charrsid4746092 .}
{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid9730407\charrsid4746092 In addition}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid8013261\charrsid4746092 , Mr Mitchell was having }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid2187868\charrsid4746092 considerable }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid8013261\charrsid4746092 difficulty getting approval for Mr Ringi}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid14637921 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid8013261\charrsid4746092 s $60,000 p.a. salary, it being $5,000 over the band}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid9730407\charrsid4746092 .}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid9730407\charrsid4746092 The relationship between them became strained.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid9730407\charrsid4746092 A}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\insrsid8013261\charrsid4746092 s a result Mr Mitchell said he }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid14637921 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid8013261\charrsid4746092 gave up}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid14637921 "}{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid8013261\charrsid4746092  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid9730407\charrsid4746092 negotiating further }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid8013261\charrsid4746092 and }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid14637921 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid8013261\charrsid4746092 relied on }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid9730407\charrsid4746092 [Mr Ringi}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid14637921 '}{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid9730407\charrsid4746092 s]}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid8013261\charrsid4746092  employment under }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid9730407\charrsid4746092 s}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid8013261\charrsid4746092  15}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid14637921 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid8013261\charrsid4746092  of the 1995-96 Act.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092  }{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid1849760\charrsid4746092 Mr Ringi did not comment on that passage from Mr Mitchell}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid14637921 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid1849760\charrsid4746092 
s evidence but there is no suggestion he objected to the cessation in negotiations and it seems he accepted salary payments at $55,000 p.a. without complaint.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\insrsid2187868\charrsid4746092 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4420951 
\par [51] }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid9730407\charrsid4746092 All that }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid8013261\charrsid4746092 Mr Ringi }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid2187868\charrsid4746092 said}{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid13709981\charrsid4746092  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid9730407\charrsid4746092 was }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid13709981\charrsid4746092 that }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\insrsid14637921 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid13709981\charrsid4746092 all of the substantive terms of my employment were agreed}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid14637921 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\insrsid13709981\charrsid4746092  and were performed by the parties over the next four and half years.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid13709981\charrsid4746092 He point}{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid2187868\charrsid4746092 ed}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid13709981\charrsid4746092  out that the }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid2187868\charrsid4746092 final }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\insrsid13709981\charrsid4746092 form of the contract he put in evidence provides for the Minister Responsible for Immigration to dismiss him.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\insrsid9923303\charrsid4746092 That applies only to termination for insubordination and incompatibility in the agreement }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid2187868\charrsid4746092 o}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\insrsid9923303\charrsid4746092 n which Mr Ringi relies, and that}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid1183289\charrsid4746092 ,}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid9923303\charrsid4746092  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\insrsid1183289\charrsid4746092 for the reasons elsewhere explained, }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid9923303\charrsid4746092 is a provision taken, }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid1183289\charrsid4746092 and taken }{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid9923303\charrsid4746092 inappropriately having regard to the rest of the suggested agreement, from Mr Mitchell}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid14637921 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\insrsid9923303\charrsid4746092 s own contract.
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4420951 
\par [52] }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid12615531\charrsid4746092 Mr Mason }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid6508031\charrsid4746092 submitted that all the substantial terms of Mr Ringi}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\insrsid14637921 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid6508031\charrsid4746092 s contract of employme
nt had been agreed and that any outstanding issues were minor with the delay in executing the contract due to attempts by the parties to fit their agreement into the existing Public Service rules.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\insrsid12615531\charrsid4746092 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4420951 
\par [53] }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid6508031\charrsid4746092 Mrs Saunders submitted the evidence did not disclose the conclusion of any written contract relating to Mr Ringi}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid14637921 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid6508031\charrsid4746092 s employment.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid6508031\charrsid4746092 
If the Court reached the opposite conclusion she submitted the final draft contained a three year term and that had now expired and that, if the First Notice remained in force, Mr Ringi had been paid or received more than the three months}{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid1183289\charrsid4746092 \rquote }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid6508031\charrsid4746092  salary for which the termination provisions of that agreement provided.
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4420951 
\par [54] }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid9923303\charrsid4746092 What has been said, in the Court}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid14637921 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid9923303\charrsid4746092 s view, }{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid9730407\charrsid4746092 plainly}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid9923303\charrsid4746092  demonstrate}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid9730407\charrsid4746092 s}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\insrsid9923303\charrsid4746092  that there was }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid2895351\charrsid4746092 never}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid9923303\charrsid4746092  a }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\insrsid1183289\charrsid4746092 concluded }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid9923303\charrsid4746092 written agreement between
 Mr Mitchell as HOM of MFAI and Mr Ringi as PIO of the Immigration Division of MFAI which contained all the terms of the contract.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid9923303\charrsid4746092 
In particular the }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid2895351\charrsid4746092 final }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid9923303\charrsid4746092 version}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid2895351\charrsid4746092 ,}{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid9923303\charrsid4746092  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid2895351\charrsid4746092 the one }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid9923303\charrsid4746092 which Mr Ringi says }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid15883908\charrsid4746092 contains all the terms of the agreement, }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid9730407\charrsid4746092 omits}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid15883908\charrsid4746092  the remuneration 
and includes a number of inappropriate provisions seem}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid16082861\charrsid4746092 ingly}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid15883908\charrsid4746092  transposed }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\insrsid2385646\charrsid4746092 from Mr Mitchell}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid14637921 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid2385646\charrsid4746092 s own contract.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092  }{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid16082861\charrsid4746092 Further, }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid2385646\charrsid4746092 Mr Ringi has}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid16082861\charrsid4746092 ,}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\insrsid2385646\charrsid4746092  emphatically}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid16082861\charrsid4746092 ,}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid2385646\charrsid4746092  refused to accept one of the }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\insrsid16082861\charrsid4746092 major}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid2385646\charrsid4746092  provisions in the version }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid599095\charrsid4746092 of the contract on which he principally relies.}{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid599095\charrsid4746092 True, the terms of the negotiations between the parties may be }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid1183289\charrsid4746092 
argued }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid599095\charrsid4746092 to have resulted in }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid1183289\charrsid4746092 something approaching }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid599095\charrsid4746092 
agreement}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid1183289\charrsid4746092  on most of the terms \endash  those mentioned in the various versions of Mr Ringi}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid14637921 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\insrsid1183289\charrsid4746092 s employment contract and in the correspondence \endash }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid16082861\charrsid4746092  b}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid1183289\charrsid4746092 ut ultimately }{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid599095\charrsid4746092 the Court concludes there }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid1183289\charrsid4746092 wa}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid599095\charrsid4746092 s no }{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid1183289\charrsid4746092 agreement on some of the key matters and accordingly that there is no one written }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid599095\charrsid4746092 contract }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\insrsid1183289\charrsid4746092 containing }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid599095\charrsid4746092 all the }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid1183289\charrsid4746092 agreed }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\insrsid599095\charrsid4746092 provisions}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid1183289\charrsid4746092  of the contract, nor one}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid16082861\charrsid4746092 
 which can be spelled out from the various documents}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs20\insrsid16082861\charrsid14637921 .}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs20\insrsid4420951\charrsid14637921 \chftn {\footnote\ftnalt \ltrpar \pard\plain \ltrpar
\s50\qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0 \rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs20\alang1025 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs20\lang5129\langfe5129\cgrid\langnp5129\langfenp5129 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 
\cs52\super\insrsid14637921\charrsid16082861 \chftn }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid14637921\charrsid16082861  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid14637921 
It notes that s 34(3) of the 2009 Act does not require any written contract of employment to be signed, though obviously prudence would ordinarily dictate such a course.}} }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \fs20\insrsid8013261\charrsid14637921 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4420951 
\par [55] }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid599095\charrsid4746092 The Court accordingly concludes that }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid16082861\charrsid4746092 s}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid599095\charrsid4746092 
 34(3) of the 2009 Act does not, in this case, trump s 34(1) and the Court turns to the question whether }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid16082861\charrsid4746092 the First}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid2895351\charrsid4746092 
 Notice}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid16082861\charrsid4746092 , the Second }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid599095\charrsid4746092 Notice}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid2895351\charrsid4746092 ,}{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid599095\charrsid4746092  neither or both comply with that section.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid599095 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4420951\charrsid4746092 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \ul\insrsid6508031\charrsid4420951 WERE THE FIRST NOTICE OR THE SECOND NOTICE DEFECTIVE IN FORM}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \ul\insrsid1576819\charrsid4420951 
 OR IN THE WAY THE PARTIES ACTIONED THEM TO THE POINT WHERE EITHER OR BOTH WERE INEFFECTUAL}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \ul\insrsid6508031\charrsid4420951 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4420951\charrsid4746092 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4420951 [56] }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid9455760\charrsid4746092 On 10 September 2012}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid16082861\charrsid4746092  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\insrsid990935\charrsid4746092 Dr Gosselin gave Mr Ringi the First Notice.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid990935\charrsid4746092 It read:}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\insrsid9455760 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4420951\charrsid4746092 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4420951 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\insrsid14637921 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\insrsid990935\charrsid4420951 
NOTICE OF TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\insrsid990935 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4420951 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\insrsid4420951\charrsid4420951 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4420951 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid990935\charrsid4746092 Pursuant to Section 34(1) o
f the Public Service Act 2009 I hereby give you Notice of Termination of your employment.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid990935 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4420951\charrsid4746092 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid990935\charrsid4746092 Termination of your employment is effective four weeks from the date of this letter namely 5 October 2012.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid990935 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4420951\charrsid4746092 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid990935\charrsid4746092 The following (non exhaustive) reasons apply:}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid990935 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4746092 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4420951\charrsid4746092 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid4420951 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid990935\charrsid4746092 1.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092  }{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid990935\charrsid4746092 Repeated refusal to work with me as your HOM and to accept my authority;}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid990935 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4420951 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4420951\charrsid4746092 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid4420951 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid990935\charrsid4746092 2.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092  }{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid990935\charrsid4746092 Repeated insubordination and undermining of my authority in public and at the office for example emails where you criticise me that are copied to other staff members; and}{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid990935 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4420951 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4420951\charrsid4746092 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid4420951 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid990935\charrsid4746092 3.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092  }{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid990935\charrsid4746092 Failure to submit back to office report}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid16082861\charrsid4746092 s}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid990935\charrsid4746092 
 as required by me and ministry policy.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4420951 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid990935 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4746092 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4420951\charrsid4746092 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4420951 [57] }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid1998549\charrsid4746092 To his affidavit, Dr Gosselin exhibited a lengthy memo he sent on 16 October 2012 to senior government officials.}{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid1998549\charrsid4746092 The memo set out the background but since Mr Ringi did not comment in any affidavit in reply on Dr Gosselin}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\insrsid14637921 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid1998549\charrsid4746092 
s version of events and since this litigation is about process, not merit, it is unnecessary to recount that detail other than to say that it followed extensive discussion between Mr Mitchell and Dr Gosselin as to Mr Ringi}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid14637921 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid1998549\charrsid4746092 s employment position and that, if correct, it }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid2895351\charrsid4746092 
provides support for the assertions in the Notice that}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid1998549\charrsid4746092  Mr Ringi was unwilling to comply with certain aspects of MFAI practice.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092  }{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid1998549\charrsid4746092 Those matters lead to Dr Gosselin }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid16082861\charrsid4746092 to }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid1998549\charrsid4746092 conclud}{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid16082861\charrsid4746092 e}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid1998549\charrsid4746092  the relationship between Mr Ringi and himself had irretrievably broken down, hence the First Notice.
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4420951 
\par [58] }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid1998549\charrsid4746092 The First Notice }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid9834894\charrsid4746092 lead}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid1998549\charrsid4746092 
 to a detailed email exchange between the Applicant and the PSC, Mr Thomas.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid1998549\charrsid4746092 
Again, it is unnecessary to recount the detail, save to note:}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid990935\charrsid4746092 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4420951 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4420951 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4420951 a) }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid1998549\charrsid4746092 
that Mr Ringi, in addition to }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid7229796\charrsid4746092 denying the correctness of}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid1998549\charrsid4746092  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\insrsid16082861\charrsid4746092 the three}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid1998549\charrsid4746092  grounds for his dismissal in the First Notice, }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid7229796\charrsid4746092 lodged his own }{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid1998549\charrsid4746092 complain}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid7229796\charrsid4746092 t}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid1998549\charrsid4746092 
 to the PSC about actions of Dr Gosselin and sought to invoke }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid2895351\charrsid4746092 against him }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid1998549\charrsid4746092 
the complaint resolution procedure in ss 36ff of the 2009 Act}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid16082861\charrsid4746092 .}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\insrsid16082861\charrsid4746092 While }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid13447684\charrsid4746092 reliance }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid16082861\charrsid4746092 and comment }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\insrsid13447684\charrsid4746092 on actions by Dr Gosselin which resulted in and bore on the accuracy of the }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid1706160\charrsid4746092 First Notice may have been relevant, a }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\insrsid2895351\charrsid4746092 separate }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid1706160\charrsid4746092 complaint by Mr Ringi against Dr Gosselin based on other issues would appear to have been a parallel procedure not depend}{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid2895351\charrsid4746092 e}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid1706160\charrsid4746092 nt on the validity or otherwise of the First Notice and the allegations it contained}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\insrsid2895351\charrsid4746092  against Mr Ringi}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid1706160\charrsid4746092 .}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid1998549\charrsid4746092 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4420951 
\par b) }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid1706160\charrsid4746092 The PSC enquired of Mr Ringi as to how he wished his complaint to be actioned}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid2895351\charrsid4746092 .}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid2895351\charrsid4746092 Discussions concerning t}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid1706160\charrsid4746092 he mode of procedure oc
cupied the parties throughout most of September.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid1706160\charrsid4746092 Notably, on 19 September 2012 the PSC reiterated that }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4153385\charrsid4746092 he could }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid14637921 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4153385\charrsid4746092 
only commence an investigation if there is first a complaint by an employee to the HOM pursuant to s 36(2) and the complaint cannot be resolved pursuant to s 36(3)}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid14637921 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\insrsid2895351\charrsid4746092 .}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid2895351\charrsid4746092 He noted}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4153385\charrsid4746092  Mr Ringi}{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid14637921 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4153385\charrsid4746092 s complaint }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid16082861\charrsid4746092 had }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\insrsid4153385\charrsid4746092 centred on the First Notice.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4153385\charrsid4746092 
The PSC also sought confirmation that Mr Ringi accepted there was no prospect of resolution of the complaint under s 36(3) and the relationship between Dr Gosselin and himself was untenable.
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4420951 
\par c) }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4153385\charrsid4746092 On 28 September 2012 Mr Ringi accepted there was no prospect of resolving the dispute under s 36(3) and that the PSC should investigate the matter under s 36(6).}{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4153385\charrsid4746092 His complaint had been lodged against Dr Gosselin under s 36(2) to en
sure there could be no assertion he had not complied with statutory requirements.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid1706160\charrsid4746092 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4420951 
\par d) }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4153385\charrsid4746092 On 24 September 2012 Mr Ringi}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid14637921 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4153385\charrsid4746092 
s letter to Dr Gosselin acknowledged his receipt of }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid1408248\charrsid4746092 $}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4153385\charrsid4746092 10}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\insrsid1408248\charrsid4746092 ,}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4153385\charrsid4746092 567.31 on 10 September 2012.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4153385\charrsid4746092 
Dr Gosselin said that in addition to }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid16082861\charrsid4746092 per}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4153385\charrsid4746092 mitting Mr Ringi to retain his ministry vehicle \endash 
 a perquisite only enjoyed by Mr Ringi a}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid6965640\charrsid4746092 l}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid2895351\charrsid4746092 one }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid6965640\charrsid4746092 
among MFAI;s }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid2895351\charrsid4746092 five }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4153385\charrsid4746092 director}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid2895351\charrsid4746092 s}{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4153385\charrsid4746092  \endash  and other perquisites}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid2895351\charrsid4746092 ,}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4153385\charrsid4746092  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid3424387\charrsid4746092 as a matter of good faith }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4153385\charrsid4746092 he decided to pay Mr Ringi the $5,000 per annum allowance }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\insrsid2895351\charrsid4746092 to}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4153385\charrsid4746092  which Mr Mitchell had agreed but for which he had been unable to }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid3424387\charrsid4746092 fi}{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4153385\charrsid4746092 nd any avenue for payment.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4153385\charrsid4746092 
Dr Gosselin paid the sum although there was no agreement he could see }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid3424387\charrsid4746092 concerning}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4153385\charrsid4746092  the duration of that allowance.}{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4153385\charrsid4746092 The }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid1408248\charrsid4746092 $}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\insrsid4153385\charrsid4746092 10}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid1408248\charrsid4746092 ,}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4153385\charrsid4746092 567.31 was for the period from the commencement of Mr Ringi\rquote 
s employment to September 2012.
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4420951 
\par e) }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4153385\charrsid4746092 By 1 October 2012 Mr Ringi}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid14637921 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4153385\charrsid4746092 
s email to the PSC recorded that Dr Gosselin would suspend the First Notice until the PSC}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid14637921 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4153385\charrsid4746092 
s investigation was complete and the report furnished to both parties.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4153385 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4746092 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4420951\charrsid4746092 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4420951 [59] }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4153385\charrsid4746092 The PSC investigated Mr }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid10638498\charrsid4746092 Ringi}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid14637921 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid10638498\charrsid4746092 s complaint under s 36 of the 2009 Act and issued a decision on 30 }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid3424387\charrsid4746092 November}{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid10638498\charrsid4746092  2012, having first shown a copy to Dr Gosselin the previous day.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\insrsid10638498\charrsid4746092 The 29 November 2012 report read:}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4153385\charrsid4746092 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\insrsid4420951\charrsid4420951 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4420951 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\insrsid3424387\charrsid4420951 
FINDINGS OF THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSIONER IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 36 OF THE PUBLIC SERVICE ACT 2009
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4746092 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4420951\charrsid4746092 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4420951 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid3424387\charrsid4746092 To:}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092  }{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid3424387\charrsid4746092 The Head of Ministry and the Complainant}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid3424387 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4420951 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4420951\charrsid4746092 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4420951 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid3424387\charrsid4746092 Date of these Findings:}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\insrsid4746092  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid3424387\charrsid4746092 29 November 2012}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid3424387 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4420951 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4420951\charrsid4746092 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4420951 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\ul\insrsid3424387\charrsid14637921 1. Background details
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4420951 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4420951\charrsid4746092 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4420951 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid3424387\charrsid4746092 Name of Complainant:}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\insrsid4746092  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid3424387\charrsid4746092 Kave Ringi}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid3424387 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4420951 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4420951\charrsid4746092 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4420951 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid3424387\charrsid4746092 Ministry/Position held:}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\insrsid4746092  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid3424387\charrsid4746092 Director of Immigration}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid3424387 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4420951 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4420951\charrsid4746092 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4420951 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid3424387\charrsid4746092 Head of Ministry:}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\insrsid4746092  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid3424387\charrsid4746092 Dr Jim Gosselin}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid3424387 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4420951 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4420951\charrsid4746092 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4420951 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid3424387\charrsid4746092 Date of }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\insrsid2895351\charrsid4746092 Complaint}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid3424387\charrsid4746092 :}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid3424387\charrsid4746092 11 September 2012}{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid3424387 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4420951 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4420951\charrsid4746092 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4420951 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid3424387\charrsid4746092 Issues complained of/Nature of dispute:}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid3424387\charrsid4746092 Challenge to Notice of Termination}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid3424387 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4746092 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4420951\charrsid4746092 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4420951 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\ul\insrsid3424387\charrsid4420951 2.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\b\ul\insrsid4746092\charrsid4420951  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\ul\insrsid3424387\charrsid4420951 Preliminary Findings Concerning the Pre-conditions under section 36}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\ul\insrsid3424387 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4420951 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\ul\insrsid4420951 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\ul\insrsid4420951\charrsid4420951 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4420951 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\insrsid3424387\charrsid4420951 Note:}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\i\insrsid4746092\charrsid4420951  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\insrsid3424387\charrsid4420951 Only a person who is an \'93employee\'94 of the Public Service of the Cook Islands at
 the time the complaint is made is entitled to make use of the procedures under section 36
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4420951 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\insrsid4420951\charrsid4420951 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4420951 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\insrsid3424387\charrsid4420951 
Section 36(2) requires that the employee must first refer the complaint or dispute to the Head of Ministry AND that this be done within 14 days of the circumstances upon which the complaint is made or the dispute arises.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \i\insrsid4746092\charrsid4420951  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\insrsid3424387\charrsid4420951 This is a mandatory pre-condition.
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4746092 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4420951\charrsid4746092 
\par \ltrrow}\trowd \irow0\irowband0\ltrrow\ts11\trgaph108\trleft810\trbrdrt\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trbrdrl\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trbrdrb\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trbrdrr\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trbrdrh\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trbrdrv\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 
\trftsWidth1\trftsWidthB3\trftsWidthA3\trautofit1\trpaddl108\trpaddr108\trpaddfl3\trpaddft3\trpaddfb3\trpaddfr3\tblrsid4420951\tbllkhdrrows\tbllkhdrcols\tbllknocolband\tblind918\tblindtype3 \clvertalt\clbrdrt\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrl
\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrb\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrr\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \cltxlrtb\clftsWidth3\clwWidth3585\clshdrawnil \cellx4395\clvertalt\clbrdrt\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrl\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrb\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrr
\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \cltxlrtb\clftsWidth3\clwWidth3402\clshdrawnil \cellx7797\pard \ltrpar\qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\intbl\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\pararsid4420951 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\b\insrsid3424387\charrsid4420951 Pre-condition\cell Finding of the Commissioner\cell }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\intbl\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid3424387\charrsid4746092 
\trowd \irow0\irowband0\ltrrow\ts11\trgaph108\trleft810\trbrdrt\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trbrdrl\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trbrdrb\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trbrdrr\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trbrdrh\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trbrdrv\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 
\trftsWidth1\trftsWidthB3\trftsWidthA3\trautofit1\trpaddl108\trpaddr108\trpaddfl3\trpaddft3\trpaddfb3\trpaddfr3\tblrsid4420951\tbllkhdrrows\tbllkhdrcols\tbllknocolband\tblind918\tblindtype3 \clvertalt\clbrdrt\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrl
\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrb\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrr\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \cltxlrtb\clftsWidth3\clwWidth3585\clshdrawnil \cellx4395\clvertalt\clbrdrt\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrl\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrb\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrr
\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \cltxlrtb\clftsWidth3\clwWidth3402\clshdrawnil \cellx7797\row \ltrrow}\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\intbl\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\pararsid4420951 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\insrsid3424387\charrsid4746092 1.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid3424387\charrsid4746092 The complainant was an employee at the time of the complaint or dispute\cell }\pard \ltrpar
\ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\intbl\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\pararsid4420951 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\insrsid5381241\charrsid4420951 * The complainant was an employee}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\i\insrsid3424387\charrsid4420951 \cell }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\intbl\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid3424387\charrsid4746092 \trowd \irow1\irowband1\ltrrow
\ts11\trgaph108\trleft810\trbrdrt\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trbrdrl\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trbrdrb\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trbrdrr\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trbrdrh\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trbrdrv\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 
\trftsWidth1\trftsWidthB3\trftsWidthA3\trautofit1\trpaddl108\trpaddr108\trpaddfl3\trpaddft3\trpaddfb3\trpaddfr3\tblrsid4420951\tbllkhdrrows\tbllkhdrcols\tbllknocolband\tblind918\tblindtype3 \clvertalt\clbrdrt\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrl
\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrb\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrr\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \cltxlrtb\clftsWidth3\clwWidth3585\clshdrawnil \cellx4395\clvertalt\clbrdrt\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrl\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrb\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrr
\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \cltxlrtb\clftsWidth3\clwWidth3402\clshdrawnil \cellx7797\row \ltrrow}\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\intbl\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\pararsid4420951 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\insrsid5381241\charrsid4746092 2.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid5381241\charrsid4746092 The complaint must be referred }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\ul\insrsid5381241\charrsid4420951 first }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid5381241\charrsid4746092 to the HOM within 14 days\cell }\pard \ltrpar
\ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\intbl\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\pararsid4420951 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\insrsid5381241\charrsid4420951 * This precondition was }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\i\ul\insrsid5381241\charrsid4420951 not}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\insrsid5381241\charrsid4420951  met\cell }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\intbl\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid5381241\charrsid4746092 \trowd \irow2\irowband2\lastrow \ltrrow\ts11\trgaph108\trleft810\trbrdrt\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trbrdrl\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trbrdrb\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trbrdrr\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trbrdrh
\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trbrdrv\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trftsWidth1\trftsWidthB3\trftsWidthA3\trautofit1\trpaddl108\trpaddr108\trpaddfl3\trpaddft3\trpaddfb3\trpaddfr3\tblrsid4420951\tbllkhdrrows\tbllkhdrcols\tbllknocolband\tblind918\tblindtype3 \clvertalt
\clbrdrt\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrl\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrb\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrr\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \cltxlrtb\clftsWidth3\clwWidth3585\clshdrawnil \cellx4395\clvertalt\clbrdrt\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrl\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 
\clbrdrb\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrr\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \cltxlrtb\clftsWidth3\clwWidth3402\clshdrawnil \cellx7797\row }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4420951 {
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4420951 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid5381241\charrsid4746092 The Commissioner THEREFORE DETERMINES \endash }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid3424387 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4420951\charrsid4746092 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid5381241\charrsid4746092 *}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid5381241\charrsid4746092 
That a pre-condition for making the complaint has not been met.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid5381241 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4420951\charrsid4746092 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\tqc\tx4099\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4420951 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\ul\insrsid5381241\charrsid4420951 3.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\b\ul\insrsid4746092\charrsid4420951  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\ul\insrsid5381241\charrsid4420951 Findings and Recommendations
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4746092 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4420951\charrsid4746092 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4420951 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid5381241\charrsid4746092 FINDINGS \endash }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\insrsid5381241 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4420951\charrsid4746092 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid5381241\charrsid4746092 1.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid5381241\charrsid4746092 Mr Kave Ri
ngi was employed as the Director of Immigration from 04 September 2008 with no written employment agreement.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid5381241 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4420951\charrsid4746092 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid5381241\charrsid4746092 2.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid5381241\charrsid4746092 
Mr Ringi was terminated by notice on the 10 September 2012, which was a valid exercise of power by the Head of Department, under Section 34 of 
the Public Service Act 2009, but this termination was not implemented and the time period for termination has lapsed.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid5381241 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4420951\charrsid4746092 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid5381241\charrsid4746092 3.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid5381241\charrsid4746092 
Mr Ringi sent his complaint to the Public Service Commissioner on 11 September 2012.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid5381241 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4420951\charrsid4746092 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid16196451\charrsid4746092 4.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid5381241\charrsid4746092 There was no compliance with Section 36(2) pr
ior to the complaint being made the Commissioner.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid5381241 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4420951\charrsid4746092 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid5381241\charrsid4746092 5.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid5381241\charrsid4746092 
There is no prospect of resolution of issues as agreed by Mr Ringi in his letter to the Commissioner on 28 September 2012.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid5381241 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4746092 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4420951\charrsid4746092 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4420951 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid5381241\charrsid4746092 OTHER OBSERVATIONS \endash }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\insrsid5381241 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4420951 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4420951\charrsid4746092 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4420951 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid5381241\charrsid4746092 The previous notice of termination has lapsed but was a 
proper and lawful exercise of the power to terminate under section 34 of the Public Service Act.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid5381241\charrsid4746092 
This section applies despite any other provision of the Act.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid5381241 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4420951 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4420951\charrsid4746092 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4420951 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid5381241\charrsid4746092 In these circumstances a further notice can be issued giving 4 week
\rquote s notice, or payment in lieu of notice.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid5381241 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4746092 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4420951\charrsid4746092 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4420951 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid5381241\charrsid4746092 
Issues surrounding the unlawful use by the complainant of a government vehicle must be reported to the police and followed up.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid5381241\charrsid4746092 
The complainant should not have access to a government vehicle under any circumstances pending his termination if this is to happen.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid5381241 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4420951\charrsid4746092 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid5381241\charrsid4746092 RECOMMENDATION TO THE HEAD OF MINISTRY \endash }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid5381241 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4420951\charrsid4746092 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid5381241\charrsid4746092 No recommendations are made pursuant to section 36 of the Public Service Act.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid5381241 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4420951\charrsid4746092 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid5381241\charrsid4746092 Mr Russell Thomas}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid5381241 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid5381241\charrsid4746092 Public Service Commissioner}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid9338325 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4746092 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4420951\charrsid4746092 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4420951 [60] }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid3885014\charrsid4746092 T}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid6753023\charrsid4746092 he version dated 30 November 2012 \endash 
 but not handed to Mr Ringi until 21 December 2012 }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid3885014\charrsid4746092 \endash  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid6753023\charrsid4746092 repeated the }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\insrsid13255606\charrsid4746092 section}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4856171\charrsid4746092 s}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid13255606\charrsid4746092  in}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid6753023\charrsid4746092 
 the 29 November 2012 version }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid13255606\charrsid4746092 headed}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid6753023\charrsid4746092  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid14637921 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid13255606\charrsid4746092 B}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid6753023\charrsid4746092 ackground }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4856171\charrsid4746092 d}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\insrsid13255606\charrsid4746092 etails}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid14637921 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4856171\charrsid4746092 ,}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid6753023\charrsid4746092  }{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid13255606\charrsid4746092 that }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid6753023\charrsid4746092 headed }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid14637921 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\insrsid13255606\charrsid4746092 Other }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid6753023\charrsid4746092 Observations}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid14637921 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid6753023\charrsid4746092  and}{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4856171\charrsid4746092  omitted the}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid6753023\charrsid4746092  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid14637921 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\insrsid4856171\charrsid4746092 Recommendation}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid14637921 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4856171\charrsid4746092  section.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092  }{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid13255606\charrsid4746092 T}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid6753023\charrsid4746092 he }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid13255606\charrsid4746092 remainder }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\insrsid6753023\charrsid4746092 of the }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid3885014\charrsid4746092 30 November}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid6753023\charrsid4746092  document }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\insrsid13255606\charrsid4746092 read}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid6753023\charrsid4746092 s:}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid1998549 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4420951\charrsid4746092 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4420951 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\ul\insrsid15162636\charrsid4420951 2.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\b\ul\insrsid4746092\charrsid4420951  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\ul\insrsid15162636\charrsid4420951 Preliminary Findings Concerning Notice of Termination section 34 PS Act 2009
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4420951 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4420951\charrsid4746092 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4420951 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid15162636\charrsid4746092 Section 34 is set out under that part of the Act heaed \lquote 
Transfer and termination of employment\rquote  and is headed }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid14637921 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid15162636\charrsid4746092 Notice of Termination}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\insrsid14637921 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid15162636\charrsid4746092  Section 34 (1) provides:}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid15162636 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4420951 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4420951\charrsid4746092 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4420951 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid14637921 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid1854490\charrsid4746092 
Every employee who is not a temporary salaried employee or a wage worker is deemed to be a 4-weekly employee and, despite any other provision in this Act, that employment may be terminated at any time after 4 weeks notice in writing has been given 
\endash }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid1854490 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4746092 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4420951\charrsid4746092 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid4420951 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4420951 a) }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid1854490\charrsid4746092 
by the head of department to the employee; or
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4420951 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4420951 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid4420951 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4420951 b) }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid1854490\charrsid4746092 
by the employee to the head of department}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid1854490 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4746092 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4420951\charrsid4746092 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4420951 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid1854490\charrsid4746092 
In this case, Mr Ringi is neither a temporary salaried employee nor a wage worker \endash  therefore he falls under section 34 of the Act and he is deemed to be a 4-weekly employee.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092  }{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid1854490\charrsid4746092 Section 34(1) provides the legal basis on which Mr Gosselin, as head of MFAI, can terminate Mr Ringi}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid14428091 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\insrsid1854490\charrsid4746092 s employment any time after 4 weeks notice is provided in writing.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid1854490\charrsid4746092 Note that this can be done }{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid14428091 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid1854490\charrsid4746092 despite any other provision in this Act}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid14428091 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\insrsid1854490\charrsid4746092 .}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid1854490 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4746092 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4420951\charrsid4746092 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4420951 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid1854490\charrsid4746092 Section 36 is set out under the heading \lquote Compl
aints and disputes}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid14428091 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid1854490\charrsid4746092 .}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\insrsid1854490\charrsid4746092 It is important to note that section 36 is quite separate and distinct from section 34.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid1854490\charrsid4746092 
Section 36 deals with the process relating to complaints or disputes made by an employee against his or her head of department; whereas section 34 
specifically relates to the termination of employment of a 4-weekly employee and the process in which the notice of termination is to be made.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid1854490 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4420951\charrsid4746092 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid1854490\charrsid4746092 It is clear from the wording of section 34(1) that this provision is to override any other section of the Act, by the words }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid14428091 '}{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid1854490\charrsid4746092 despite any other provision in this Act}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid14428091 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid1854490\charrsid4746092 .}{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid1854490\charrsid4746092 This follows that section 34(1) prevails over section 36 of the Act.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid1854490 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4746092 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4420951\charrsid4746092 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4420951 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\insrsid1854490\charrsid4420951 The Commission THEREFORE DETERMINES that \endash 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4746092 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid1854490\charrsid4746092 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4420951 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid1854490\charrsid4746092 1.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092  }{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid1854490\charrsid4746092 The HOM of MFAI Mr Gosselin acted within his authority in terminating Mr Ringi as provided by section 34(1) of the PS Act 2009;}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid1854490 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4420951 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4420951\charrsid4746092 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4420951 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid1854490\charrsid4746092 2.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092  }{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid1854490\charrsid4746092 
OPSC, based on the information provided by both parties in their correspondence confirmed that the relationship between the HOM of MFAI Mr Gosselin and Mr Ringi has gone beyond the point of no return or reconciliation;}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\insrsid1854490 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4420951 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4420951\charrsid4746092 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4420951 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid1854490\charrsid4746092 3.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092  }{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid1854490\charrsid4746092 Mr Ringi}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid14428091 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid1854490\charrsid4746092 
s continued employment will not be in the best interest of MFAI;}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid1854490 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4420951 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4420951\charrsid4746092 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4420951 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid1854490\charrsid4746092 4.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092  }{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid1854490\charrsid4746092 OPSC upholds the action taken by the HOM of MFAI Mr Gosselin in terminating Mr Ringi;}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid1854490 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4420951 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4420951\charrsid4746092 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4420951 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid1854490\charrsid4746092 5.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092  }{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid1854490\charrsid4746092 Since}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid2315309\charrsid4746092  almost three months has passed since this matter was referred to OP
SC for investigation and the Commissioner has now issued this determination the original notice of termination has lapsed.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid2315309\charrsid4746092 
In these circumstances should the HOM of MFAI Mr Gosselin wish to do so he may now issue another notice of termination pursuant to section 34 of the Act terminating Mr Ringi\rquote s employment.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\insrsid1854490\charrsid4746092 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4746092 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid1854490\charrsid4746092 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4420951 [61] }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid5725499\charrsid4746092 Dr Gosselin said he took advice concerning the efficacy of the First Notice and any possible impact on }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid3885014\charrsid4746092 it of }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid5725499\charrsid4746092 the PSC findings and}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid6965640\charrsid4746092 ,}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\insrsid5725499\charrsid4746092  having been advised the latter remained valid and he could proceed to terminate Mr Ringi}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid14428091 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid5725499\charrsid4746092 
s employment, he then served the Second Notice.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid3831907\charrsid4746092 Acting on advice he paid Mr Ringi one month}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\insrsid14428091 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid3831907\charrsid4746092 s salary in lieu of any possible entitlement to a further four week\rquote s notice and he also paid him }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\insrsid13528810\charrsid4746092 the}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid3831907\charrsid4746092  proportion of the $5,000 allowance, $1975.34, }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid13528810\charrsid4746092 which had fallen due in }{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid3831907\charrsid4746092 the period since the First Notice.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid3831907\charrsid4746092 After Mr Ringi\rquote 
s annual leave entitlement was calculated he was paid a further cheque for $6,228.44.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid5725499\charrsid4746092 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4420951 
\par [62] }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid3831907\charrsid4746092 On 8 January 2012 Mr Ringi sought advice from the PSC}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid9383697\charrsid4746092  on the comment}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\insrsid3831907\charrsid4746092  that he had no jurisdiction to investigate }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid6642058\charrsid4746092 Mr Ringi\rquote s complaint against Dr Gosselin under section 36}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\insrsid3885014\charrsid4746092 ;}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid6642058\charrsid4746092  whether Mr Thomas ha}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid3885014\charrsid4746092 d}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\insrsid6642058\charrsid4746092  misled Mr Ringi by asking whether he wished the former to investigate his section 36 complaint when he now claimed a lack of jurisdiction}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid3885014\charrsid4746092 ,}{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid6642058\charrsid4746092  and whether section 34(1) overrode the appeal section of the 2009 Act.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid3831907\charrsid4746092 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4420951 
\par [63] }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid6642058\charrsid4746092 Mr Thomas}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid14428091 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid6642058\charrsid4746092  reply of 15 January 2012}{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid3885014\charrsid4746092  (sic)}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid6642058\charrsid4746092  is instruct}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid3885014\charrsid4746092 iv}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\insrsid6642058\charrsid4746092 e, }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid11877474\charrsid4746092 it read:}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid6642058 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4420951\charrsid4746092 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4420951 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\insrsid4420951\charrsid4420951 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\b\insrsid3885014\charrsid4420951 RE:}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\insrsid4746092\charrsid4420951  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\insrsid3885014\charrsid4420951 Section 34 Notice of Termination
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4420951\charrsid4746092 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid3885014\charrsid4746092 I refer to your letter dated 8 January 2013 and respond adopting the same numeration.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid3885014 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4420951\charrsid4746092 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid3885014\charrsid4746092 1.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid3885014\charrsid4746092 I confirm my findings that:}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid3885014 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4420951\charrsid4746092 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\ltrpar \rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \f3\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\langfenp5129\insrsid3885014\charrsid4746092 \loch\af3\dbch\af0\hich\f3 \'b7\tab}}\pard \ltrpar
\ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls17\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid4420951 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid3885014\charrsid4746092 
Your employment was lawfully terminated pursuant to section 34 of the Public Service Act 2009;}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid3885014 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4420951 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4420951\charrsid4746092 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\ltrpar \rtlch\fcs1 \af0 \ltrch\fcs0 \f3\lang5129\langfe5129\langnp5129\langfenp5129\insrsid3885014\charrsid4746092 \loch\af3\dbch\af0\hich\f3 \'b7\tab}}\pard \ltrpar
\ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls17\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid4420951 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid3885014\charrsid4746092 
I have no jurisdiction to make a recommendation pursuant to section 36(6) of the Act as requested in your letter to me dated 16 September 2012.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid3885014 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4420951 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4420951\charrsid4746092 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4420951 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid3885014\charrsid4746092 2.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092  }{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid3885014\charrsid4746092 
My letter to you dated 12 September 2012 requesting clarification as to whether you wished to invoke the section 36 procedure was written in good faith and on the assumption that there was a prior complaint or dispute between 
yourself and the HOM and there had been compliance with section 36(2) \endash  (5).}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid3885014\charrsid4746092 
It was only when I commenced the investigation that it became clear on the facts of this case that the procedure had not been followed.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\insrsid3885014\charrsid4746092 Consequently I had no jurisdiction to commence an investigation pursuant to section 36(6).}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid3885014 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4746092 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4420951\charrsid4746092 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4420951 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid3885014\charrsid4746092 3.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092  }{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid3885014\charrsid4746092 Part 6 of the Act sets out the procedure for appeals to the Cook Islands Public Service Board of Appeal.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid3885014\charrsid4746092 Section 39(1)(a) and (b) sets out the two grounds where an employee can appeal as of right.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\insrsid3885014\charrsid4746092 Neither
 ground applies to the facts of this case because a recommendation has not been made under section 36 and section 34 does not expressly confer a right to appeal against the decision to issue a Notice of Termination, nor is there a right to appeal to the B
oard against that decision conferred by any other enactment.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid3885014\charrsid4746092 
However this does not mean that you have no legal remedies available to you.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid3885014\charrsid4746092 
If you dispute the legality of the section 34 Notice of Termination I suggest you seek independent legal advice as to what action you can take.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4420951 "}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid3885014 

\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4746092 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4420951\charrsid4746092 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid12256948 [64] }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid9074143\charrsid4746092 Mr Mason submitted that if the power }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid13528810\charrsid4746092 to dismiss}{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid9074143\charrsid4746092  Mr Ringi}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid13528810\charrsid4746092  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid9074143\charrsid4746092 la}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\insrsid13528810\charrsid4746092 y}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid9074143\charrsid4746092  with the Minister of MFAI, the Secretary of that department had authority to dismiss the PIO on the Minister\rquote s behalf.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid9074143\charrsid4746092 That lead}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid9074143\charrsid4746092 Mr Mason}{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid9074143\charrsid4746092 to discuss the}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\ul\insrsid9074143\charrsid14428091 
Carltona }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid9074143\charrsid4746092 principle }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid3492283\charrsid4746092 in detail }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid9074143\charrsid4746092 but}{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid3492283\charrsid4746092  it is unnecessary to do more than summarise the Court\rquote s earlier discussion and conclusions on this topic}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid9074143\charrsid4746092 , }{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid3492283\charrsid4746092 Mr Ringi was dismissable, like all other employees of }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid11489299\charrsid4746092 MFAI, by his HOM.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092  }{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid11489299\charrsid4746092 Even if \endash  which is only the inferentially the case \endash  hi
s appointment as PIO could only be validly made by the Minister responsible for Immigration, for the reasons earlier outlined that provides no basis for concluding he could only be validly dismissed by the Minister responsible for that area of government 
activity.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid11489299\charrsid4746092 Even if Mr Ringi}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid14428091 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\insrsid11489299\charrsid4746092 s dismissal could only be effected by the Minister responsible for Immigration, again for the earlier reasons and pursuant to the }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\ul\insrsid11489299\charrsid14428091 Carltona}{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid11489299\charrsid4746092  principle, that power could be validly exercised on that Minister\rquote s behalf by the HOM of the Department responsible for immigration, namely the HOM of MFAI}{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid9074143\charrsid4746092 .
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid12256948 
\par [65] }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid9074143\charrsid4746092 
Mr Mason also submitted that the applicant had been misled by the PSC in the correspondence between the First and Second Notices and was only advised by the PSC that he had no jurisdic
tion to deal with the matter on the day the Second Notice was delivered.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid9074143\charrsid4746092 
Mr Mason submitted Mr Ringi acted to his detriment by not pursuing other legal avenues in the interval between the two Notices and accordingly the Respondent should be estopped from being able to rely on the First Notice.
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid12256948 
\par [66] }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid9074143\charrsid4746092 Then, Mr Mason submitted, the Second Notice provided for immediate dismissal when s 34 of the 2009 Act required 4 weeks\rquote  notice.
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid12256948 
\par [67] }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid9074143\charrsid4746092 Mrs Saunders submitted that even if ERDA required the Ministry of Immigration\rquote 
s signature to dismiss Mr Ringi validly, the Minister of Foreign Affairs had power to do so under Article 21 of the Constitution and the }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \i\insrsid9074143\charrsid14428091 Carltona}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\insrsid9074143\charrsid4746092  principle.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid9074143\charrsid4746092 
She submitted, however, that this case revolved around a straightforward dismissal by a HOM of an employee which accorded with s 34 of the 2009 Act with Mr Ringi accepting a lump sum equivalent to four weeks\rquote 
 pay instead of the then Notice being worked out.
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid12256948 
\par [68] }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid13528810\charrsid4746092 From}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid11877474\charrsid4746092  all of the above}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid16742074\charrsid4746092 ,}{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid11877474\charrsid4746092  as it relates to the termination of Mr Ringi}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid14428091 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid11877474\charrsid4746092 s employment, the Cou
rt concludes:}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid11877474 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid12256948\charrsid4746092 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid12256948 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid12256948 a) }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid11877474\charrsid4746092 
the First Notice was valid, Mr Ringi being a 4-weekly employee and thus entitled to 4 weeks notice in writing from his HOM}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid13517648\charrsid4746092  under s 34 of the 2009 Act}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid11877474\charrsid4746092 .
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid12256948 
\par b) }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid11877474\charrsid4746092 the 4 weeks would have expired automatically on 5 October 2012 but, after negotiations involving Messrs Ringi, Thomas and Dr Gosselin, it was agreed the Notice would be suspended }{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid9383697\charrsid4746092 \endash  though not rescinded \endash  u}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid11877474\charrsid4746092 ntil such time as Mr Ringi\rquote 
s complaint against Dr Gosselin was investigated and reported on.
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid12256948 
\par c) }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid11877474\charrsid4746092 that complaint, as the PSC}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid14428091 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid11877474\charrsid4746092 s findings
 of 29 and 30 November 2012 and the Commission}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid16742074\charrsid4746092 er\rquote s letter of 15 January 2012 }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid11877474\charrsid4746092 made plain had not been pr}{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid16742074\charrsid4746092 ec}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid11877474\charrsid4746092 eded by compliance with the statutory prerequisites to a PSC investigation}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\insrsid13517648\charrsid4746092  into an employee}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid14428091 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid13517648\charrsid4746092 s complaint against a HOM.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092  
}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid13517648\charrsid4746092 T}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid11877474\charrsid4746092 hat deprived the PSC of jurisdiction to deal with the complaint.
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid12256948 
\par d) }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid11877474\charrsid4746092 because Dr Gosselin was in doubt as to the continuing validity of the First Notice and any impact on its validity that might have been brought about by the PSC\rquote 
s findings, he took advice and, as a precaution, issued the Second Notice.
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid12256948 
\par e) }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid11877474\charrsid4746092 While they }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid16742074\charrsid4746092 could }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid11877474\charrsid4746092 have }{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid16742074\charrsid4746092 continued}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid11877474\charrsid4746092  paying Mr Ringi the usual}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid16742074\charrsid4746092  weekly or fortnightly}{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid11877474\charrsid4746092  instalments of}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid11877474\charrsid4746092 
his salary until expiry of the 4 weeks ending on 1}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid9383697\charrsid4746092 8}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid11877474\charrsid4746092  January 2013}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\insrsid9383697\charrsid4746092 , }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid11877474\charrsid4746092 Dr Gosselin offered, and Mr Ringi accepted, payment on 21 December 2012 of his 4 weeks}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid14428091 '}{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid11877474\charrsid4746092  salary in lieu of working out the salary }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid16742074\charrsid4746092 until his}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\insrsid11877474\charrsid4746092  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid16742074\charrsid4746092 n}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid11877474\charrsid4746092 otice}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid16742074\charrsid4746092 
 expired}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid11877474\charrsid4746092 .}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid11877474\charrsid4746092 
Although Mr Ringi challenges the validity of the Second Notice and that }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid13506685\charrsid4746092 means of him receiving his 4 weeks}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid14428091 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 
\af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid13506685\charrsid4746092  salary, payment of a lump sum in lieu of working }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid7292898\charrsid4746092 out a n}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid13506685\charrsid4746092 
otice is a commonplace means of terminating a person}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid14428091 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid13506685\charrsid4746092 s employment}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\insrsid7292898\charrsid4746092 :}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid13506685\charrsid4746092  it saves embarrassment to both parties, it ensure}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid7292898\charrsid4746092 s}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid13506685\charrsid4746092  the employee receives his or her remaining }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid7292898\charrsid4746092 employment}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid13506685\charrsid4746092  in a lump sum }{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid7292898\charrsid4746092 instead of by instalments, it }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid13506685\charrsid4746092 frees them to seek other employment.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\insrsid4746092  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid13506685\charrsid4746092 In the Court\rquote s view, nothing }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid14770767\charrsid4746092 hangs on the payment of }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\insrsid7292898\charrsid4746092 Mr Ringi}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid14428091 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid7292898\charrsid4746092 s }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid14770767\charrsid4746092 4 weeks}{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid14428091 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid14770767\charrsid4746092  salary }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid7292898\charrsid4746092 i}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\insrsid14770767\charrsid4746092 n }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid7292898\charrsid4746092 o}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid14770767\charrsid4746092 n}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid7292898\charrsid4746092 e}{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid14770767\charrsid4746092  lump sum rather than over the period of }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid7292898\charrsid4746092 n}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid14770767\charrsid4746092 otice.
}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid7292898\charrsid4746092 In any event, he accepted it at the time and cannot now complain about what he agreed to.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\insrsid11877474 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12256948 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid12256948\charrsid4746092 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4746092 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid12256948 [69] }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid14770767\charrsid4746092 The Court}{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid14428091 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid14770767\charrsid4746092 s conclusion is accordingly:
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid12256948 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid12256948 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid12256948 a) }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid6307574\charrsid4746092 
that the First Notice was effective until suspended by agreement and }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid7292898\charrsid4746092 could, arguably, be said to }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid6307574\charrsid4746092 
have revived following the PSC}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid14428091 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid6307574\charrsid4746092 s report.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid14770767\charrsid4746092 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid12256948 
\par b) }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid6307574\charrsid4746092 That given the PSC}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid14428091 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid6307574\charrsid4746092 s comment }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid7292898\charrsid4746092 that a f}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid6307574\charrsid4746092 urther }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid7292898\charrsid4746092 n}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\insrsid6307574\charrsid4746092 otice could be issued, it was effectual for Dr Gosselin to give the Second Notice and the fact that parties agreed to a lump sum payment of the remaining salary in lieu of working out the }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid7292898\charrsid4746092 n}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid6307574\charrsid4746092 otice was of no legal consequence.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\insrsid3680201\charrsid4746092 No issue of estoppels arises when persons, knowing their position, do not act to their detriment on a mistaken belief induced by another but agree to a course of conduct.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\insrsid6307574\charrsid4746092 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid12256948 
\par c) }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid6307574\charrsid4746092 Mr Ringi}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid14428091 '}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid6307574\charrsid4746092 
s employment as PIO and Head of the Immigration Division of MFAI was, even if not validly terminated by the First Notice, validly terminated by the Second Notice and the parties complied with }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\insrsid6710042\charrsid4746092 all}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid6307574\charrsid4746092  legal requirements following the Notice being given.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid6307574 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4746092 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid12256948\charrsid4746092 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \ul\insrsid9074143\charrsid12256948 RESULT}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \ul\insrsid5725499\charrsid12256948 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid12256948\charrsid4746092 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid12256948 [70] }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid13046209\charrsid4746092 
All the issues raised by Mr Ringi in his Amended Application for Certiorari having been determined against him, he has made out no basis for any of the relief sought by him and his Amended Application is accordingly dismissed.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid9074143\charrsid4746092 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid12256948 
\par [71] }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid13046209\charrsid4746092 
An interim order has been in force since shortly after these proceedings were issued precluding the First Respondent from taking any action to appoint a permanent PIO to replace Mr Ringi}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid6753930\charrsid4746092 
.}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid6753930\charrsid4746092 That interim order is rescinded from the later of 24 hours following expiry of the period for Mr Ringi }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid8081717\charrsid4746092 to appeal}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid6753930\charrsid4746092  against this judgment or }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid14180116\charrsid4746092 an}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 
\ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid6753930\charrsid4746092  order of the Court}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid8081717\charrsid4746092  of Appeal}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid6753930\charrsid4746092 .}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\insrsid3680201\charrsid4746092 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid12256948 
\par [72] }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid6753930\charrsid4746092 Counsel}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid8081717\charrsid4746092  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid6753930\charrsid4746092 are to endeavour to agree on}{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid8081717\charrsid4746092  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid6753930\charrsid4746092 questions of costs but,}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid4746092  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\insrsid6753930\charrsid4746092 if agreement }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid8081717\charrsid4746092 eludes them, }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid6753930\charrsid4746092 memorand}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\insrsid8081717\charrsid4746092 a}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid6753930\charrsid4746092  (maximum 5 pages) may be filed with that on behalf of}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid8081717\charrsid4746092  the Respondents being d}{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid6753930\charrsid4746092 u}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid8081717\charrsid4746092 e}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid6753930\charrsid4746092 
 28 days after delivery of this judgment and that on behalf of the Applicant within 35 days of that date with counsel certifying, if they consider it appropriate so to do, that the Court may determine all issues of costs without a further hearing.}{
\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid13046209\charrsid4746092 
\par }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid3680201\charrsid4746092  }{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \insrsid13251319\charrsid4746092 
\par }\pard \ltrpar\qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14428091 {\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 \b\insrsid10431954\charrsid14428091 Hugh Williams, J}{\rtlch\fcs1 \af0\afs24 \ltrch\fcs0 
\b\insrsid996225\charrsid14428091 
\par }{\*\themedata 504b030414000600080000002100828abc13fa0000001c020000130000005b436f6e74656e745f54797065735d2e786d6cac91cb6ac3301045f785fe83d0b6d8
72ba28a5d8cea249777d2cd20f18e4b12d6a8f843409c9df77ecb850ba082d74231062ce997b55ae8fe3a00e1893f354e9555e6885647de3a8abf4fbee29bbd7
2a3150038327acf409935ed7d757e5ee14302999a654e99e393c18936c8f23a4dc072479697d1c81e51a3b13c07e4087e6b628ee8cf5c4489cf1c4d075f92a0b
44d7a07a83c82f308ac7b0a0f0fbf90c2480980b58abc733615aa2d210c2e02cb04430076a7ee833dfb6ce62e3ed7e14693e8317d8cd0433bf5c60f53fea2fe7
065bd80facb647e9e25c7fc421fd2ddb526b2e9373fed4bb902e182e97b7b461e6bfad3f010000ffff0300504b030414000600080000002100a5d6a7e7c00000
00360100000b0000005f72656c732f2e72656c73848fcf6ac3300c87ef85bd83d17d51d2c31825762fa590432fa37d00e1287f68221bdb1bebdb4fc7060abb08
84a4eff7a93dfeae8bf9e194e720169aaa06c3e2433fcb68e1763dbf7f82c985a4a725085b787086a37bdbb55fbc50d1a33ccd311ba548b63095120f88d94fbc
52ae4264d1c910d24a45db3462247fa791715fd71f989e19e0364cd3f51652d73760ae8fa8c9ffb3c330cc9e4fc17faf2ce545046e37944c69e462a1a82fe353
bd90a865aad41ed0b5b8f9d6fd010000ffff0300504b0304140006000800000021006b799616830000008a0000001c0000007468656d652f7468656d652f7468
656d654d616e616765722e786d6c0ccc4d0ac3201040e17da17790d93763bb284562b2cbaebbf600439c1a41c7a0d29fdbd7e5e38337cedf14d59b4b0d592c9c
070d8a65cd2e88b7f07c2ca71ba8da481cc52c6ce1c715e6e97818c9b48d13df49c873517d23d59085adb5dd20d6b52bd521ef2cdd5eb9246a3d8b4757e8d3f7
29e245eb2b260a0238fd010000ffff0300504b03041400060008000000210096b5ade296060000501b0000160000007468656d652f7468656d652f7468656d65
312e786d6cec594f6fdb3614bf0fd87720746f6327761a07758ad8b19b2d4d1bc46e871e698996d850a240d2497d1bdae38001c3ba618715d86d87615b8116d8
a5fb34d93a6c1dd0afb0475292c5585e9236d88aad3e2412f9e3fbff1e1fa9abd7eec70c1d1221294fda5efd72cd4324f1794093b0eddd1ef62fad79482a9c04
98f184b4bd2991deb58df7dfbb8ad755446282607d22d771db8b944ad79796a40fc3585ee62949606ecc458c15bc8a702910f808e8c66c69b9565b5d8a314d3c
94e018c8de1a8fa94fd05093f43672e23d06af89927ac06762a049136785c10607758d9053d965021d62d6f6804fc08f86e4bef210c352c144dbab999fb7b471
7509af678b985ab0b6b4ae6f7ed9ba6c4170b06c788a705430adf71bad2b5b057d03606a1ed7ebf5babd7a41cf00b0ef83a6569632cd467faddec9699640f671
9e76b7d6ac355c7c89feca9cccad4ea7d36c65b258a206641f1b73f8b5da6a6373d9c11b90c537e7f08dce66b7bbeae00dc8e257e7f0fd2badd5868b37a088d1
e4600ead1ddaef67d40bc898b3ed4af81ac0d76a197c86826828a24bb318f3442d8ab518dfe3a20f000d6458d104a9694ac6d88728eee2782428d60cf03ac1a5
193be4cbb921cd0b495fd054b5bd0f530c1931a3f7eaf9f7af9e3f45c70f9e1d3ff8e9f8e1c3e3073f5a42ceaa6d9c84e5552fbffdeccfc71fa33f9e7ef3f2d1
17d57859c6fffac327bffcfc793510d26726ce8b2f9ffcf6ecc98baf3efdfdbb4715f04d814765f890c644a29be408edf3181433567125272371be15c308d3f2
8acd249438c19a4b05fd9e8a1cf4cd296699771c393ac4b5e01d01e5a30a787d72cf1178108989a2159c77a2d801ee72ce3a5c545a6147f32a99793849c26ae6
6252c6ed637c58c5bb8b13c7bfbd490a75330f4b47f16e441c31f7184e140e494214d273fc80900aedee52ead87597fa824b3e56e82e451d4c2b4d32a423279a
668bb6690c7e9956e90cfe766cb37b077538abd27a8b1cba48c80acc2a841f12e698f13a9e281c57911ce298950d7e03aba84ac8c154f8655c4f2af074481847
bd804859b5e696007d4b4edfc150b12addbecba6b18b148a1e54d1bc81392f23b7f84137c2715a851dd0242a633f900710a218ed715505dfe56e86e877f0034e
16bafb0e258ebb4faf06b769e888340b103d3311da9750aa9d0a1cd3e4efca31a3508f6d0c5c5c398602f8e2ebc71591f5b616e24dd893aa3261fb44f95d843b
5974bb5c04f4edafb95b7892ec1108f3f98de75dc97d5772bdff7cc95d94cf672db4b3da0a6557f70db629362d72bcb0431e53c6066acac80d699a6409fb44d0
8741bdce9c0e4971624a2378cceaba830b05366b90e0ea23aaa241845368b0eb9e2612ca8c742851ca251ceccc70256d8d87265dd96361531f186c3d9058edf2
c00eafe8e1fc5c509031bb4d680e9f39a3154de0accc56ae644441edd76156d7429d995bdd88664a9dc3ad50197c38af1a0c16d684060441db02565e85f3b966
0d0713cc48a0ed6ef7dedc2dc60b17e92219e180643ed27acffba86e9c94c78ab90980d8a9f0913ee49d62b512b79626fb06dccee2a432bbc60276b9f7dec44b
7904cfbca4f3f6443ab2a49c9c2c41476dafd55c6e7ac8c769db1bc399161ee314bc2e75cf8759081743be1236ec4f4d6693e5336fb672c5dc24a8c33585b5fb
9cc24e1d4885545b58463634cc5416022cd19cacfccb4d30eb45296023fd35a458598360f8d7a4003bbaae25e331f155d9d9a5116d3bfb9a95523e51440ca2e0
088dd844ec6370bf0e55d027a012ae264c45d02f708fa6ad6da6dce29c255df9f6cae0ec38666984b372ab5334cf640b37795cc860de4ae2816e95b21be5ceaf
8a49f90b52a51cc6ff3355f47e0237052b81f6800fd7b802239daf6d8f0b1571a8426944fdbe80c6c1d40e8816b88b8569082ab84c36ff0539d4ff6dce591a26
ade1c0a7f669880485fd484582903d284b26fa4e2156cff62e4b9265844c4495c495a9157b440e091bea1ab8aaf7760f4510eaa69a6465c0e04ec69ffb9e65d0
28d44d4e39df9c1a52ecbd3607fee9cec7263328e5d661d3d0e4f62f44acd855ed7ab33cdf7bcb8ae889599bd5c8b3029895b6825696f6af29c239b75a5bb1e6
345e6ee6c28117e73586c1a2214ae1be07e93fb0ff51e133fb65426fa843be0fb515c187064d0cc206a2fa926d3c902e907670048d931db4c1a44959d366ad93
b65abe595f70a75bf03d616c2dd959fc7d4e6317cd99cbcec9c58b34766661c7d6766ca1a9c1b327531486c6f941c638c67cd22a7f75e2a37be0e82db8df9f30
254d30c1372581a1f51c983c80e4b71ccdd28dbf000000ffff0300504b0304140006000800000021000dd1909fb60000001b010000270000007468656d652f74
68656d652f5f72656c732f7468656d654d616e616765722e786d6c2e72656c73848f4d0ac2301484f78277086f6fd3ba109126dd88d0add40384e4350d363f24
51eced0dae2c082e8761be9969bb979dc9136332de3168aa1a083ae995719ac16db8ec8e4052164e89d93b64b060828e6f37ed1567914b284d262452282e3198
720e274a939cd08a54f980ae38a38f56e422a3a641c8bbd048f7757da0f19b017cc524bd62107bd5001996509affb3fd381a89672f1f165dfe514173d9850528
a2c6cce0239baa4c04ca5bbabac4df000000ffff0300504b01022d0014000600080000002100828abc13fa0000001c0200001300000000000000000000000000
000000005b436f6e74656e745f54797065735d2e786d6c504b01022d0014000600080000002100a5d6a7e7c0000000360100000b000000000000000000000000
002b0100005f72656c732f2e72656c73504b01022d00140006000800000021006b799616830000008a0000001c00000000000000000000000000140200007468
656d652f7468656d652f7468656d654d616e616765722e786d6c504b01022d001400060008000000210096b5ade296060000501b000016000000000000000000
00000000d10200007468656d652f7468656d652f7468656d65312e786d6c504b01022d00140006000800000021000dd1909fb60000001b010000270000000000
00000000000000009b0900007468656d652f7468656d652f5f72656c732f7468656d654d616e616765722e786d6c2e72656c73504b050600000000050005005d010000960a00000000}
{\*\colorschememapping 3c3f786d6c2076657273696f6e3d22312e302220656e636f64696e673d225554462d3822207374616e64616c6f6e653d22796573223f3e0d0a3c613a636c724d
617020786d6c6e733a613d22687474703a2f2f736368656d61732e6f70656e786d6c666f726d6174732e6f72672f64726177696e676d6c2f323030362f6d6169
6e22206267313d226c743122207478313d22646b3122206267323d226c743222207478323d22646b322220616363656e74313d22616363656e74312220616363
656e74323d22616363656e74322220616363656e74333d22616363656e74332220616363656e74343d22616363656e74342220616363656e74353d22616363656e74352220616363656e74363d22616363656e74362220686c696e6b3d22686c696e6b2220666f6c486c696e6b3d22666f6c486c696e6b222f3e}
{\*\latentstyles\lsdstimax267\lsdlockeddef0\lsdsemihiddendef0\lsdunhideuseddef0\lsdqformatdef0\lsdprioritydef0{\lsdlockedexcept \lsdqformat1 Normal;\lsdqformat1 heading 1;\lsdqformat1 heading 2;\lsdqformat1 heading 3;
\lsdsemihidden1 \lsdunhideused1 \lsdqformat1 heading 4;\lsdsemihidden1 \lsdunhideused1 \lsdqformat1 heading 5;\lsdsemihidden1 \lsdunhideused1 \lsdqformat1 heading 6;\lsdsemihidden1 \lsdunhideused1 \lsdqformat1 heading 7;
\lsdsemihidden1 \lsdunhideused1 \lsdqformat1 heading 8;\lsdsemihidden1 \lsdunhideused1 \lsdqformat1 heading 9;toc 1;toc 2;toc 3;toc 4;toc 5;toc 6;toc 7;toc 8;toc 9;\lsdpriority99 header;footer;\lsdsemihidden1 \lsdunhideused1 \lsdqformat1 caption;
page number;\lsdqformat1 Title;Default Paragraph Font;Body Text;\lsdqformat1 Subtitle;Body Text First Indent;\lsdqformat1 Strong;\lsdqformat1 Emphasis;\lsdpriority99 Plain Text;\lsdpriority99 \lsdlocked0 No List;Table Grid;
\lsdsemihidden1 \lsdpriority99 \lsdlocked0 Placeholder Text;\lsdqformat1 \lsdpriority1 \lsdlocked0 No Spacing;\lsdpriority60 \lsdlocked0 Light Shading;\lsdpriority61 \lsdlocked0 Light List;\lsdpriority62 \lsdlocked0 Light Grid;
\lsdpriority63 \lsdlocked0 Medium Shading 1;\lsdpriority64 \lsdlocked0 Medium Shading 2;\lsdpriority65 \lsdlocked0 Medium List 1;\lsdpriority66 \lsdlocked0 Medium List 2;\lsdpriority67 \lsdlocked0 Medium Grid 1;\lsdpriority68 \lsdlocked0 Medium Grid 2;
\lsdpriority69 \lsdlocked0 Medium Grid 3;\lsdpriority70 \lsdlocked0 Dark List;\lsdpriority71 \lsdlocked0 Colorful Shading;\lsdpriority72 \lsdlocked0 Colorful List;\lsdpriority73 \lsdlocked0 Colorful Grid;\lsdpriority60 \lsdlocked0 Light Shading Accent 1;
\lsdpriority61 \lsdlocked0 Light List Accent 1;\lsdpriority62 \lsdlocked0 Light Grid Accent 1;\lsdpriority63 \lsdlocked0 Medium Shading 1 Accent 1;\lsdpriority64 \lsdlocked0 Medium Shading 2 Accent 1;\lsdpriority65 \lsdlocked0 Medium List 1 Accent 1;
\lsdsemihidden1 \lsdpriority99 \lsdlocked0 Revision;\lsdqformat1 \lsdpriority34 \lsdlocked0 List Paragraph;\lsdqformat1 \lsdpriority29 \lsdlocked0 Quote;\lsdqformat1 \lsdpriority30 \lsdlocked0 Intense Quote;
\lsdpriority66 \lsdlocked0 Medium List 2 Accent 1;\lsdpriority67 \lsdlocked0 Medium Grid 1 Accent 1;\lsdpriority68 \lsdlocked0 Medium Grid 2 Accent 1;\lsdpriority69 \lsdlocked0 Medium Grid 3 Accent 1;\lsdpriority70 \lsdlocked0 Dark List Accent 1;
\lsdpriority71 \lsdlocked0 Colorful Shading Accent 1;\lsdpriority72 \lsdlocked0 Colorful List Accent 1;\lsdpriority73 \lsdlocked0 Colorful Grid Accent 1;\lsdpriority60 \lsdlocked0 Light Shading Accent 2;\lsdpriority61 \lsdlocked0 Light List Accent 2;
\lsdpriority62 \lsdlocked0 Light Grid Accent 2;\lsdpriority63 \lsdlocked0 Medium Shading 1 Accent 2;\lsdpriority64 \lsdlocked0 Medium Shading 2 Accent 2;\lsdpriority65 \lsdlocked0 Medium List 1 Accent 2;\lsdpriority66 \lsdlocked0 Medium List 2 Accent 2;
\lsdpriority67 \lsdlocked0 Medium Grid 1 Accent 2;\lsdpriority68 \lsdlocked0 Medium Grid 2 Accent 2;\lsdpriority69 \lsdlocked0 Medium Grid 3 Accent 2;\lsdpriority70 \lsdlocked0 Dark List Accent 2;\lsdpriority71 \lsdlocked0 Colorful Shading Accent 2;
\lsdpriority72 \lsdlocked0 Colorful List Accent 2;\lsdpriority73 \lsdlocked0 Colorful Grid Accent 2;\lsdpriority60 \lsdlocked0 Light Shading Accent 3;\lsdpriority61 \lsdlocked0 Light List Accent 3;\lsdpriority62 \lsdlocked0 Light Grid Accent 3;
\lsdpriority63 \lsdlocked0 Medium Shading 1 Accent 3;\lsdpriority64 \lsdlocked0 Medium Shading 2 Accent 3;\lsdpriority65 \lsdlocked0 Medium List 1 Accent 3;\lsdpriority66 \lsdlocked0 Medium List 2 Accent 3;
\lsdpriority67 \lsdlocked0 Medium Grid 1 Accent 3;\lsdpriority68 \lsdlocked0 Medium Grid 2 Accent 3;\lsdpriority69 \lsdlocked0 Medium Grid 3 Accent 3;\lsdpriority70 \lsdlocked0 Dark List Accent 3;\lsdpriority71 \lsdlocked0 Colorful Shading Accent 3;
\lsdpriority72 \lsdlocked0 Colorful List Accent 3;\lsdpriority73 \lsdlocked0 Colorful Grid Accent 3;\lsdpriority60 \lsdlocked0 Light Shading Accent 4;\lsdpriority61 \lsdlocked0 Light List Accent 4;\lsdpriority62 \lsdlocked0 Light Grid Accent 4;
\lsdpriority63 \lsdlocked0 Medium Shading 1 Accent 4;\lsdpriority64 \lsdlocked0 Medium Shading 2 Accent 4;\lsdpriority65 \lsdlocked0 Medium List 1 Accent 4;\lsdpriority66 \lsdlocked0 Medium List 2 Accent 4;
\lsdpriority67 \lsdlocked0 Medium Grid 1 Accent 4;\lsdpriority68 \lsdlocked0 Medium Grid 2 Accent 4;\lsdpriority69 \lsdlocked0 Medium Grid 3 Accent 4;\lsdpriority70 \lsdlocked0 Dark List Accent 4;\lsdpriority71 \lsdlocked0 Colorful Shading Accent 4;
\lsdpriority72 \lsdlocked0 Colorful List Accent 4;\lsdpriority73 \lsdlocked0 Colorful Grid Accent 4;\lsdpriority60 \lsdlocked0 Light Shading Accent 5;\lsdpriority61 \lsdlocked0 Light List Accent 5;\lsdpriority62 \lsdlocked0 Light Grid Accent 5;
\lsdpriority63 \lsdlocked0 Medium Shading 1 Accent 5;\lsdpriority64 \lsdlocked0 Medium Shading 2 Accent 5;\lsdpriority65 \lsdlocked0 Medium List 1 Accent 5;\lsdpriority66 \lsdlocked0 Medium List 2 Accent 5;
\lsdpriority67 \lsdlocked0 Medium Grid 1 Accent 5;\lsdpriority68 \lsdlocked0 Medium Grid 2 Accent 5;\lsdpriority69 \lsdlocked0 Medium Grid 3 Accent 5;\lsdpriority70 \lsdlocked0 Dark List Accent 5;\lsdpriority71 \lsdlocked0 Colorful Shading Accent 5;
\lsdpriority72 \lsdlocked0 Colorful List Accent 5;\lsdpriority73 \lsdlocked0 Colorful Grid Accent 5;\lsdpriority60 \lsdlocked0 Light Shading Accent 6;\lsdpriority61 \lsdlocked0 Light List Accent 6;\lsdpriority62 \lsdlocked0 Light Grid Accent 6;
\lsdpriority63 \lsdlocked0 Medium Shading 1 Accent 6;\lsdpriority64 \lsdlocked0 Medium Shading 2 Accent 6;\lsdpriority65 \lsdlocked0 Medium List 1 Accent 6;\lsdpriority66 \lsdlocked0 Medium List 2 Accent 6;
\lsdpriority67 \lsdlocked0 Medium Grid 1 Accent 6;\lsdpriority68 \lsdlocked0 Medium Grid 2 Accent 6;\lsdpriority69 \lsdlocked0 Medium Grid 3 Accent 6;\lsdpriority70 \lsdlocked0 Dark List Accent 6;\lsdpriority71 \lsdlocked0 Colorful Shading Accent 6;
\lsdpriority72 \lsdlocked0 Colorful List Accent 6;\lsdpriority73 \lsdlocked0 Colorful Grid Accent 6;\lsdqformat1 \lsdpriority19 \lsdlocked0 Subtle Emphasis;\lsdqformat1 \lsdpriority21 \lsdlocked0 Intense Emphasis;
\lsdqformat1 \lsdpriority31 \lsdlocked0 Subtle Reference;\lsdqformat1 \lsdpriority32 \lsdlocked0 Intense Reference;\lsdqformat1 \lsdpriority33 \lsdlocked0 Book Title;\lsdsemihidden1 \lsdunhideused1 \lsdpriority37 \lsdlocked0 Bibliography;
\lsdsemihidden1 \lsdunhideused1 \lsdqformat1 \lsdpriority39 \lsdlocked0 TOC Heading;}}{\*\datastore 0105000002000000180000004d73786d6c322e534158584d4c5265616465722e352e30000000000000000000000e0000
d0cf11e0a1b11ae1000000000000000000000000000000003e000300feff0900060000000000000000000000010000000100000000000000001000000200000001000000feffffff0000000000000000ffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffff
ffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffff
ffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffff
ffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffff
fffffffffffffffffdffffff04000000feffffff05000000fefffffffeffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffff
ffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffff
ffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffff
ffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffff
ffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffff52006f006f007400200045006e00740072007900000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000016000500ffffffffffffffff01000000ec69d9888b8b3d4c859eaf6cd158be0f00000000000000000000000000a7
b3e8b968cf010300000080020000000000004d0073006f004400610074006100530074006f0072006500000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000001a000101ffffffffffffffff02000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000a7b3e8b968cf01
00a7b3e8b968cf01000000000000000000000000d700d000d1005900d100dc00c5004c0030004500c200db00c000c2004500cd00d7005600c100d9004300c0003d003d000000000000000000000000000000000032000101ffffffffffffffff03000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000a7b3e8b968
cf0100a7b3e8b968cf010000000000000000000000004900740065006d0000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000a000201ffffffff04000000ffffffff000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000
00000000000000000000000000000000da00000000000000010000000200000003000000feffffff0500000006000000070000000800000009000000feffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffff
ffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffff
ffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffff
ffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffff
ffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffff3c623a536f75726365732053656c65637465645374796c653d225c4150412e58534c22205374796c654e616d653d224150412220786d6c6e733a623d22687474703a2f2f736368656d61732e6f70656e786d6c666f726d6174732e6f7267
2f6f6666696365446f63756d656e742f323030362f6269626c696f6772617068792220786d6c6e733d22687474703a2f2f736368656d61732e6f70656e786d6c666f726d6174732e6f72672f6f6666696365446f63756d656e742f323030362f6269626c696f677261706879223e3c2f623a536f75726365733e0d0a0000
0000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000003c3f786d6c2076657273696f6e3d22312e302220656e636f64696e673d225554462d3822207374616e64616c6f6e653d226e6f223f3e0d0a3c64733a6461746173746f72654974656d2064733a6974656d49443d227b43373538
304344462d344243392d343836382d424238322d3231324444443538373930417d2220786d6c6e733a64733d22687474703a2f2f736368656d61732e6f70656e786d6c666f726d6174732e6f72672f6f6666696365446f63756d656e742f323030362f637573746f6d586d6c223e3c64733a736368656d61526566733e3c
64733a736368656d615265662064733a7572693d22687474703a2f2f736368656d61732e6f70656e500072006f007000650072007400690065007300000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000016000200ffffffffffffffffffffffff000000000000
0000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000400000055010000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000ffffffffffffffffffffffff00000000
00000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000ffffffffffffffffffffffff0000
000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000ffffffffffffffffffffffff
000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000786d6c666f726d6174732e6f72672f6f6666696365446f63756d656e742f323030362f6269626c696f677261706879222f3e3c2f64733a736368656d61526566733e3c2f64733a6461746173746f
72654974656d3e0000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000
000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000
000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000
00000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000105000000000000}}