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\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1994105 55. }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4796911\charrsid529399 Offence to attempt to}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1994105  i}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4796911\charrsid529399 nfluence Commissioner
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1994105\charrsid529399 56. }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4796911\charrsid529399 Transitional provisions
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\par 58. Repeal
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1329898 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4796911\charrsid529399 Schedule
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\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid529399 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9841013 ----------------------------}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid529399 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid529399 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid529399 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid529399 {\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid1930288 1975, No. 10
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\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid529399 {\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 An Act to provide for the administration and regulation of the Cook Islands Public Service
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\par }\pard \qr \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid529399 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 (7 March 1975)
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\par }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 BE IT ENACTED}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399  by the Legislative Assembly of the Cook Islands in Session assembled, and by}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid529399  the authority of the same, as }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 follows:
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid529399 
\par 1. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 Short Title and Division into Parts}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid529399\charrsid529399 -}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399  (1) This Act may be cited as the Public Service Act 1975}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid529399 .}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid529399\charrsid529399 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid529399 (2) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 This Act is divided into Parts as follows:}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600 
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\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16010964\charrsid529399 Public Service Commissioner
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\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16010964\charrsid529399 The Public Service
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\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16010964\charrsid529399 Appeals
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\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16010964\charrsid529399 Special Posts
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\par 2. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 Interpretation}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid529399\charrsid529399 -}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399  In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires, }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid529399\charrsid529399 -}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 
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 Service Commissioner appointed by the High Commissioner under Article 73 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5012925 of the Constitution;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 
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grades in occupational classes and who are}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid529399  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid529399\charrsid529399 not temporary employees or wage workers or}{
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 terms of section l of this Act;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 
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\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid13987816  PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSIONER
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Functions powers and duties of Commissioner}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid529399\charrsid529399  -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid529399  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid529399\charrsid529399 
(1) Subject to the control of the Minister the}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid529399  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid529399\charrsid529399 Commissioner shall be responsible for the administration}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid529399  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid529399\charrsid529399 of this Act.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid529399 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid529399\charrsid529399 
\par (2) The Commissioner shall, in respect of the}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid529399  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid529399\charrsid529399 Departments of the Public Service, be responsible for -
\par 
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 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14036821 Department, }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid529399\charrsid529399 including and discharge by the}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid529399  }{
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esta}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12678777 blishments }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 o}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12678777 f }{
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\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600 
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\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 (3) The Commissioner shall have the powers necessary to perform his lawful functions and to carry out his lawful duties.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid529399 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 4. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid7764463 Annual report}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid529399\charrsid529399 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399  (1) The Commissioner shall as soon as practicable after the end of each financial year furnish a report 
to the Minister on the state of the}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7764463  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 efficiency and economy of the Public Service}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15804725  and}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399  on his own operations for that year.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7764463\charrsid529399 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 (2) A copy of the report shall be laid before the Legislative Assembly as soon as practicable after it has been received by the Minister.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7764463 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 5. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid7764463 Delegation of powers}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid529399\charrsid529399 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399  (1) The Commissioner may from time to time, either generally or particularly, delegate any 
of his powers to the holder for the time being of any specified office in the Public Service.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7764463\charrsid529399 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 (2) In any case where the Commissioner has, pursuant to subsection (1) of this section, delegated any of his powers to any person, that person may, with the}{
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r approval of the Commissioner delegate such of these powers as the Commissioner approves to any other person or to the holder for the time being of any specified office in the Public Service.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7764463\charrsid529399 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 (3) Subject to any general or special directions given by the Commissioner, the person to whom any powers are so delegated may exercise those powers in the same}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7764463  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 manner and with the same effect as if they had been conferred on him directly by this Act and not by delegation.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5974560 
\par 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 (4) Every person purporting to act pursuant to any delegation under this section}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7764463  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 shall, in the absence}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7764463  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 
of proof to the contrary, be presumed to be acting i}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7764463 n accordance with the terms }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 of the delegation.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7764463\charrsid529399 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 (5) Any deleg}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7764463 ation under this section may be}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 
 made to a specified person or to persons of a specified class, or to the holder or holders for the time being of}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7764463  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 a s}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7764463 pecified office or of specified}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399  classes of offices.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7764463 
\par 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 (6) Every such delegation shall be revocable in writing at will and no delegation shall prevent the exercise of any power o}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7764463 
r function by the Commissioner.
\par 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 (7) Any such delegation shall, until it is revoked, continue in force according to its tenor, notwithstanding any change of Commissioner.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7764463 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 6. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7764463\charrsid7764463 In}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid7764463 vesti}{
\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7764463\charrsid7764463 g}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid7764463 ations and inquiries}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid529399\charrsid529399 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10431921  (1) The Commissioner sh}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 all have the power to conduct i
nvestigations or inquiries and for this purpose may specially appoint a person or persons to conduct such an investigation or inquiry and to report the result of the investigation}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7764463  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 or inquiry to the Commissioner. For the purposes of this section the Commiss
ioner or the person or persons he appoints shall have the same powers and authority to summon witnesses as are conferred upon Commissions of inquiry by the Commissions of Inquiry Act 1966.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7764463\charrsid529399 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 (2) Payment of any fees or expenses incurred in connection with any such investigation or inquiry shall be authorised by the Commissioner out of money appropriated}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7764463  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 by the Legislative Assembly for this purpose.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7764463 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 7. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid7764463 Officers and employees of the Commissioner}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid529399\charrsid529399 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399  There}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7764463  shall from time to time be app}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 o}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7764463 i}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 nt}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7764463 e}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 d pursuant}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7764463  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 to the provisions of this Act such officers and employees as may be necessary to enable the Commissioner to carry}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7764463  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 out his functions and duties and those officers and employees shall have all such power
s, duties and functions as may be lawfully conferred upon them.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7764463 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6192526 {\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6192526\charrsid6192526 PART II - THE PUBLIC SERVICE
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid529399 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6192526\charrsid529399 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 8. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid7764463 The Public Service}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid529399\charrsid529399 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 
 There shall be appointed pursuant to this Act such heads of Departments and other officers and employees as shall be necessary}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7764463  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 
to carry out the functions of Departments of the Public Service.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7764463\charrsid529399 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 9. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid7764463 Heads of Departments}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid529399\charrsid529399 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 
 In addition to any other functions and duties imposed by any other law in force in the Cook Islands the head of any Department of the Public Service shall be responsible to t
he Minister for the time being in charge of that Department for the efficient and economical administration of that Department.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7764463\charrsid529399 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7764463 {\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid7764463 Appointments and Promotions
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid529399 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7764463 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 10. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid7764463 Appointments to the Public Service}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid529399\charrsid529399 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399  (1) Except as provided in subsection (2) hereof the Publi
c Service Commissioner shall make all appointments to the Public Service and shall, in making such appointments have regard to the need to maintain and develop an efficient career service based on the recruitment of adequately qualified persons. The Publi
c
 Service Commissioner shall make no appointment to the Public Service unless he is satisfied that such appointment is necessary and that the appointee has clearly more merit for the position to be filled than any other officer who is available for the pos
ition.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7764463\charrsid529399 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 (2) Subject to subclauses (3) and (4) of Article 74B of the Constitution the Public Service Commi}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7764463 ss}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 ioner together with two heads of department appointed in accordance with subsections (3) and (4) of this section, shall make all appointments to grade
d positions of the Public Service and shall in making such appointments have regard to the need to maintain and develop an efficient career service based on the recruitment of adequately qualified persons. The Public Servic}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7764463 e}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399  Commissioner and heads of depar
tments shall make no appointment to the Public Service unless they are satisfied that such appointment is necessary and that the appointee has clearly more merit for the position to be filled than any other officer who is available for the position:}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7764463\charrsid529399 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 Provided that before making such appointments the Public Service Commissioner and the two departmental heads shall consult with the departmental head within whose Department}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7764463  the position to be filled }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 exist.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7764463 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 (3) For the purposes of subsections (1) and}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7764463  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 (2) 
of this section merit shall be determined in accordance with section 15 of this Act.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7764463\charrsid529399 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 (4) The two departmental heads to be appointed for the purposes of making appointments and promotions as provided in subclause (2) of Article 74B of the Constitution and 
subsection (2) of this section shall be appointed as follows:}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13126691\charrsid529399 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid13126691 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 
(i) One departmental head shall be nominated for the purpose by the Executive of the Cook Islands Public Service Asso}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13126691 ciation (Inc.) and appointed by }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 the High Commissioner for}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13126691  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 a }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4811984 term of not more than two years;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399  and
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13126691 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid13126691 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 
(ii) One departmental head shall be nominated for the purpose by a simple majority of all departmental heads and appointed by the High Commissioner for a term of not more than two years:}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid529399 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13126691\charrsid529399 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 Provided that no departmental head shall take part in the making of any appointment or promotion as aforesaid when the position to be filled is within his Department.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13126691 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 (5) In the event of a departmental head being disqualified from taking part in the making of an appointment by the proviso to subsection (4) of this section,}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13126691  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 or in the event of his absence from the Cook Islands the position of that departmental head shall be filled for}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13126691  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 the purpose of making that appointment by a deputy appointed in the same manner as the departmental head.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13126691\charrsid529399 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 (6) The two departmental heads appointed pursuant to subsection (4) of this section shall perform such additional functions as may be prescribed by this Act.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13126691 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 (7) Every appointment of any person to the permanent staff of the Public Service shall be notified within the Public Service by Official Circular.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13126691 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 11. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid13126691 Temporary salaried employees}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid529399\charrsid529399 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 
 Commissioner may engage such temporary salaried employees as may from time to time be require and may dismiss any person so engaged with not less than one week's notice}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5845197 , or, in the case of misconduct,
}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399  without notice.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13126691\charrsid529399 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 12. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid13126691 Wage workers}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid529399\charrsid529399 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13126691  The Commissioner may e}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 
ngage such wage workers as may from time to time be required and may dismiss any person so engaged with not less than one day's notice, or in the case of misconduct, without notice.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13126691\charrsid529399 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 13. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid13126691 Expatriate employees}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid529399\charrsid529399 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399  In accordance with the provisions}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3801441 
 of subclause (4) of Article 74B}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399  of the Constitution persons from outside the Cook isla
nds may be appointed to positions in the Cook Islands Public Service but such persons shall be deemed not to be appointed to the permanent staff of the Public Service or as officers of the Public Service.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13126691\charrsid529399 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13126691 14. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13126691\charrsid13126691 App}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid13126691 ointments to be on }{
\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13126691\charrsid13126691 p}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid13126691 robation}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid529399\charrsid529399 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399  (1) Every person appoints to the permanent sta}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13126691 f}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 
f of the Public Service shall be on probation for such period being not less than three months nor more than twelve months (except as provided in subclause (2) of this section), as the Commissioner specified generally or 
in any particular case or class of cases.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13126691\charrsid529399 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 (2) The Commissioner may by notice in writing to the probationer extend the period of probation of any probationer for a spe}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13126691 
cified period not exceeding six }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 months provided that the total period of probation of that probationer does not exceed eighteen months.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13126691\charrsid529399 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 (3) The Commissioner may at any time, and shall at the expiration of the term of probation, in writing, confirm or annul the appointment to the Public Service of any probationer.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13126691 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 15}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13126691 . }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13126691\charrsid13126691 App}{
\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid13126691 ointments to vacant }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13126691\charrsid13126691 p}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid13126691 ositions}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid529399\charrsid529399 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399  Subject to }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13126691 th}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 e pro}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13126691 vi}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 s}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13126691 ions}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14379728  of}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13126691  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1138528 subclauses (3) and (4)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13126691  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 
of Article 74B of the Constitution all appointments to vacant positions}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5714070  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 
in the Public Service other than graded positions shall be made by the Public Service Commissioner, and all appointmen}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5714070 ts to graded positions shall be }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 made by}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5714070  t}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 he Public Service Commissi}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2175606 oner and two hea}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 ds of department appointed in accordance with the provisions of section 10 of this Act.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5714070\charrsid529399 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 (2) The Commissioner shall whenever practicable notify every va}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5714070 cancy or prospective vacancy }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3755262 in}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399  a permanent position (including any newly created permanent}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5714070  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 positi}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5714070 on}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 )}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5714070 
 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 in the Official Circular or in such other manner as}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5714070  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 
he thinks sufficient to enable any employee qualified for appointment to make applications therefor
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5714070 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 (3) Notwithstanding anything in subsection (2) of this section, and subject to subclauses (2), (3) and (4) of Article 74B of the Constitution the Commissioner}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5714070  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 may in any case f}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5714070 ill any vacancy without having n}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 otified the same}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1458723 :
\par 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 Provided that any appointment so made shall be notified in accordance with subsection (2) of}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5714070  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 se}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5714070 c}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 tion 10 of this }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5714070 A}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 ct and where a right of appeal exists there s}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12010479 hall be an open right of appeal.
}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5714070\charrsid529399 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 (4) In the event of two or more officers being available for the same position, preference shall be given to the office}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5714070 
r who has the most merit for app}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 oint}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5714070 me}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 nt to the position.

\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5714070 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4195855 (5) For the purposes of this A}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 ct, the merit of an officer for promotion shall be determined by }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid529399\charrsid529399 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5714070 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5714070 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5714070 (a) w}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 
ork experience, dedication and competence shown in performance of dutie}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5714070 s previously carried out by him;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399  and}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid529399 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5714070\charrsid529399 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5714070 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 (b) Personal qualities, characteristics, and attributes relevant to the position to be filled; and}
{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid529399 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5714070\charrsid529399 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5714070 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 (c) Relevant educational or other qualifications:
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid529399 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5714070 
\par P}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 
rovided that where two or more officers who are applicants for a vacancy are adjudged to be equal in merit for promotion having regard to the matters specified in the foregoing provisions of this subsection, regard shall be given to the length of cont
inuous permanent service of each officer.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4195855\charrsid529399 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 (6) Every promotion of an officer or probationer shall be notified within the Public Service by notice in the Official Circular.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4195855 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 (7) The Commissioner may in any case allow any officer to decline any offered promotion or appointment without prejudice to his right to any fixture promotion}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4195855  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 or appointment for which he might be qualified.
\par 
\par 16. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid4195855 Effective}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4195855\charrsid4195855  date of appointments}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid529399\charrsid529399 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399  (1) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in any enactment other than this section, the pow
er conferred by this Act}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4195855  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 
to appoint any person to any position in the Public Service shall be deemed to include a power to appoint th}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4195855 at person }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 
from and including a date to be specified in t}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4195855 h}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 at behalf in the instrument or minute of appointment, whether or n
ot that date is earlier or later than the date on which the power of appointment is exercised,}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4195855  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5793369 and}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399  salary shall be payable from and including such d}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4195855 ate }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 
(not being earlier}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4195855  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 than the date so specified in the }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4195855 ins}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 trument or minute) as the Commissioner may determine.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4195855\charrsid529399 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 (}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4195855 2) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8651630 Th}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4195855 e pr}{
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 of}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4195855  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 this}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4195855  section,}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8651630 
 shall apply notwithstanding that other }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 per}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4195855 son}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399  prev}{
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appointed to}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4195855  th}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 e}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4195855  position may on the specified}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399  date }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4195855 and for any time thereafter contin}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 
ue to hold and receive the salary for that position though (by reason of absence or other circumstances) not actually performing the duties thereof.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4195855 
\par 17. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4195855\charrsid4195855 A}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid4195855 cting a}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4195855\charrsid4195855 pp}{
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\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399  (1) In the case of ab}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4195855 s}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 ence from duty o}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4195855 f}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399  any employee other than an employee in a special post (from whatever cause arising) or on the}{
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\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 rom any cause of a vacancy}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8206833  in any position in the Public S}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 
ervice other than a special post (whether by reason of death, resignation, or otherwise) and from time to time while the absence of 
vacancy continues, all or any of the powers and duties of the employee or pertaining to the position may be exercised and performed by }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4195855 \endash }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600 

\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4195855\charrsid529399 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4588108 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 
(a) any other employee who is not an expatriate employee for the time being directed by the Commissioner to exercise}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4588108  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 
and perform them, whether the direction has been given before the absence or vacancy occurs or while it continues; or}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid529399 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4588108\charrsid529399 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4588108 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 
(b) any other employee who is an expatriate employee for the time being directed by the Commissioner with the concurrence of}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4588108  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 
Cabinet to exercise and perform them, whether the direction has been given before the absence or vacancy occurs or while it continues.
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\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 (2) In the case of absence from duty of any employee in a special post (from whatever cause arising) or on the occurrence from any cause of a vacancy in any special}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4588108  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 post (whether by reason of death, resignation or otherwise) an}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12338451 d}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399  from time to time while the absence or vacancy continues, all or any of the powers and duties of the employee or pertaining to the position may be 
exercised and performed by any other employee for the time being directed by the Commissioner with the concurrence of Cabinet to exercise and perform them, whether the direction has been given before the absence or vacancy occurs or while it continues.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4588108\charrsid529399 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 (3) No direction given under subsection (1) or subsection (2) of this section and no acts done by any employee acting pursuant to any such direction shall in any proceedings}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4588108  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 be questioned on the ground that the occasion for the direction had not arisen or ha
d ceased, or on the ground that the employee had not been appointed to any position to which the directions relates.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4588108\charrsid529399 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 18. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid4588108 Evidence of appointments}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid529399\charrsid529399 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399  (1) Any appointment}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4588108  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 to any office or position in e Public Service shall be made, confirmed or approved in w
riting by an instrument or minute by the Commissioner or by any person to whom the Commissioner has delegated power in that behalf in accordance with section 5 of this Act; and, notwithstanding anything to the contrary in any enactment, it shall not be}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4588108  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 necessary for the Commissioner or any such person to execute any formal warrant or other instrument in special form.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4588108\charrsid529399 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 (2) A certificate signed by the Commissioner that any person named in the certificate was appointed to any office or position in the Public Service from and including}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5974560\charrsid5974560  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 a day stated therein shall be sufficient evidence that the person so named was duly so a}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4588108 ppointed to and continues to hold the office or p}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 o}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4588108 s}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 ition unless th}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4588108 e co}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 ntr}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4588108 a}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 ry is proved.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4588108 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 19. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid4588108 Appointment subject to appeal to be provisional}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid529399\charrsid529399 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4588108  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 (1) Every appointment or promotion which is subject to a right of appeal by any officer under section 40 of this Act shall}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4588108  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 be provisional until all appeals lodged in respect}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4588108  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 
thereof have been duly determined, or, if no appeal is lodged, until the time for the lodging of appeals has expired.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4588108\charrsid529399 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 (2) If any appeal against a provisional appointment or promotion is allowed, the Commissioner shall cancel the provisional appointment or promotion.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4588108 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 (3) In the case of any graded position the Commissioner and the two heads of departments appointed pursuant to subsection (4) of section 10 of this Act may at any time}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4588108  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 cancel a provisional appointment or promotion, whether or not an appeal against the appo
intment or promotion has been lodged, if in their opinion the office is not required, or if they consider that further notification of the position is desirable, or for any other sufficient reason.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600 

\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4588108\charrsid529399 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 20. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid4588108 Redundancy}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid529399\charrsid529399 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399  (1) If at any time the Commissioner, after consultation with}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4588108  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 the head of the Department, finds}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4588108  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 
that a greater number of persons is employed in that Department than is considered necessary for the efficient working thereof, such persons as are redundant may (if practicable) be transferred to any 
other Department which in the opinion of the Commissioner after consultation with the head of that Department requires additional assistance; and if any persons so found to be redundant cannot be usefully employed in any other Department the Commissioner 
may terminate his employment.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4588108\charrsid529399 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 (2) If at any time the Commissioner finds that any officer is in receipt of a greater salary than the maximum determined by him to be fairly appropriate to work performed by or assigned
}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4588108  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 to that officer, the case shall be dealt with by the Commissioner subject to the following provisions:}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid529399\charrsid529399 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4588108 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4588108 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 
(a) If in the opinion of the Commissioner the officer is fitted for or capable of performing work of a class equivalent to the amount of his salary, and that class of work is available in the
 same or another Department, the Commissioner may assign that class }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16279925 of work to that officer;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid529399 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4588108\charrsid15552116 
\par }\pard \ql \fi-720\li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid4588108 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4588108\charrsid15552116 (b)\tab }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid15552116 
(i) If that class of work is not available, the Commissioner may reduce the salary of the officer to the maximum determined by the Commissioner to be appropriate to the class of work actually performed by or assigned to the of}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16279925\charrsid15552116 ficer;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid15552116 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid529399 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4588108\charrsid15552116 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid4588108 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid15552116 (ii) Any such determination shal}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16279925\charrsid15552116 l be subject to right of appeal;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid15552116 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid529399 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4588108\charrsid15552116 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4588108 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid15552116 (c) If any such reduction of salary is certified by the Commissioner to be made on the ground 
only that no work equivalent to the salary previously received by the officer affected is}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4588108\charrsid15552116  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid15552116 
at the time of the reduction}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399  available, and the off}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4588108 icer affected elects to }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 continue in the Public Service at that reduced salary, the officer shall remain eligible fo
r promotion as from the grade to which his salary before reduction was incident notwithstanding the reduction, and shall be entitled to employment on the class of work to which his previous salary was appropriate as soon as a vacancy occurs therein in pre
ference to any other officer of}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4588108  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 the same or lower grade whose salary has not been reduced.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4588108 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4588108 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid529399 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 21. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid4588108 
Employees may be transferred}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid529399\charrsid529399 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 
 (1) The Commissioner may, after consultation with the head of any Department affected, transfer any employee, whether on}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4588108  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 
probation or otherwise, from one position in a Department to any other position in that Department or to a position in any other Department whether or not the transfer involves a change of location.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4588108 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 (2) There shall be a right of appeal against any transf}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15552116 er pursuant to subsection (1) of}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399  this section on the grounds specified in the proviso to paragraph (c)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4588108  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 of subsection (2) of section 40 of this Act, and the provisions}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4588108  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 of that proviso shall apply to any such case.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4588108\charrsid529399 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 22. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid4588108 Failure to comply with a direction to transfer}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid529399\charrsid529399 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 
 (1) Any employee who fails to comply with a direction of the Commissioner requiring him to transfer from one position or locality to another may be for}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4588108 th}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 with dismissed or reduced in grading by the Commissioner unless he justifies the non}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid529399\charrsid529399 -}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 compliance in the opinion of the Commissioner by adducing some valid and sufficient reason therefor.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4588108 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 (2) There shall be no right of appeal against any dismissal or reduction}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4588108  in grading under this section:
\par 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 Provided that nothing in this subsection shall affect the right to appeal against transfer conferred by the proviso}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4588108  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 to paragraph (c) of subsection (2) of section 40 of this Act.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4588108 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 23. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid4588108 Notice of termination of employment}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399  }
{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid529399\charrsid529399 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399  (1)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4588108  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 Every officer}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15552116  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 shall be deemed to be a three}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid529399\charrsid529399 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 monthly employee and notwithstanding any oth
er provision in this Act, his employment may be terminated at any time after three months' notice in writing has been given }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid529399\charrsid529399 -}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4588108 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4588108 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 
(a) By the Commissioner to the officer on the ground of redundancy or to effect retirement in accordance}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4588108  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 with retirement policy; or

\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid529399 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4588108 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4588108 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 (b) By the officer to the Commissioner}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16020194 .}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid529399 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4588108 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 (2) The Commissioner may forthwith terminate the employment of any officer who gives less than three months' notice under this section.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4588108 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 (3) This section shall not derogate in any manner from any other provisions of this Act conferring power on the Commissioner to dismiss officers.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4588108 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4588108 {\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4588108\charrsid4588108 Remuneration, Classification and Grading
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid529399 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4588108 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 24. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid4588108 Occupational classification and grades}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid529399\charrsid529399 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399  (1) The occu}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15552116 pational classes of the Public S}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 ervice shall be under the general categories of Executive, Profe}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8943384 ssional, Technical and General.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4588108 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 (2) The Commissioner and the Departmental heads appointed pursuant to subsection (4) of section 10 of this Act shall sub}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid529399\charrsid529399 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 divide each occupational class into gr
ades according to their assessment of the relative levels of responsibility and skills required to be exercised by employees of the occupational class, and shall prescribe a salary rate and a maximum salary rate and incremental steps for each such grade.}
{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8943384\charrsid529399 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 
(3) In addition to any other powers conferred upon him by this Act or any other law in force in the Cook Islands the Commissioner shall have power to prescribe for the Public Service or any class or classes of employees thereof annual and special leave, p
u
blic holidays, ordinary hours of work, and the period to be worked before overtime rates become payable: rates of remuneration and conditions in respect of minimum earnings, overtime, travelling time, shift work, night work, and special duty, and in respe
ct of work on Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays, and at any other }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8943384 time outside the ordinary hours }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 
of duty; separation allowances, locality allowances, dirty work allowances and other allowances relating to conditions of work; tool allowances, travelling allowances, lodging allowances,}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8943384  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 camp allowances, and several allowances; and the terms and conditions under which working clothing may be issued.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8943384 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 25. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid6358732 Classification, grading and salaries of officers and probationers}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid529399\charrsid529399 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399  (1) The Commissioner and the Depar
tmental heads appointed pursuant to subsection (4) of section 10 of this Act shall place every officer and probationer in an occupational class and shall also place every officer and probationer in a grade in the appropriate occupational class according t
o the level of responsibility and skill required to be exercised in the performance of the}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8651630  duties assigned to him. Salary}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 
 shall be payable to each officer or probationer according to his grading and on promotion, unless the Commissioner acting on his own or
 with the Departmental heads appointed pursuant to subsection (4) of section 10 of this Act, as the case may require, otherwise determines, an officer or probationer shall be awarded the minimum salary and proceed to the maximum for the grade as provided 
in section 27 of this Act.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8943384\charrsid529399 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 (2) From the date of the commencement of this Act until the Commissioner and Departmental heads have classified and graded all officers and probationers in}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8943384  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 accordance with this section,}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8943384  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 a}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4666809 ny enactment repealed by this A}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 ct s}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4666809 o}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 
 far as it relates to classification and grading shall continue notwithstanding its repeal to apply to all officers and probationers not for the time being graded}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8943384  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 in accordance with this section as if}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4666809  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 
this Act had not been passed.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8943384\charrsid529399 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 (3) It shall be lawful for the Commissioner to permit an officer or probationer to receive a salary greater than that determined as appropriate in accordance with this}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8943384  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 section if the officer or probationer was in receipt of such higher salary at the date of the commencement of this Act.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5974560 
\par 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 (4) Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions of this section, the Commissioner and Departmental heads}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4666809 
 appointed pursuant to subsection (4) of section 10 of this Act may promote officers in any graded positions beyond the maximum salary of the grad
e in which they have been classified when they have shown outstanding ability but such promotion shall not entitled the employee to advance to the maximum salary of the next higher grade.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6358732 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6358732\charrsid529399 2}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11433397 6}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6358732 .}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6358732\charrsid529399  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6358732\charrsid8943384 Reviews of grading and classification}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6358732\charrsid529399  - (1) The Commissioner an
d the Departmental heads appointed pursuant to subsection (4) of section 10 of this Act shall as far as practicable review on a continuing basis the classification and grading of the Public Service.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6358732 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6358732\charrsid529399 (2) If the Commissioner and Departmental heads appointed pursuant to subsection (4) of section 10 of this Act at any time find that any graded position in}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6358732  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6358732\charrsid529399 an occupational class is not in a grade appropriate to the level of responsibility and skill}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11433397  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6358732\charrsid529399 required in the discharge of its functions, they shall determine
 the new grading of the position. Where the new grading determined does not coincide with the grading of the officer for the time being holding the position they may either appoint the holder to the position at its new grade, or they may declare the posit
ion vacant and fill it in any}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6358732  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6358732\charrsid529399 manner authorised by this Act.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6358732 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8651630 (3) Any reg}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6358732\charrsid529399 a}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8651630 r}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6358732\charrsid529399 ding pursuant to subsection (2) of this section shall take effect from and including such date as may be specified.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6358732 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6358732\charrsid529399 (4) At intervals of not less than 3 years, every person in any graded position shall have the right to apply to the Commissioner and the Departmental heads }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13047070\charrsid529399 appointed pursuant to subsection (4) of section 10 of this Act }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5596723 in writing for a review of the classification and grading of the }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13047070\charrsid529399 position}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5596723  wh
ich he occupies. If the officer is not satisfied with the decision in respect of his application he may then lodge an appeal in accordance with the provisions of section 42 of this Act:}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13047070 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8281375 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6358732\charrsid529399 Provided that nothing in this subsection shall prevent an officer from making representations at any time on the grading o}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6358732 f}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6358732\charrsid529399  his position.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6358732 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6358732\charrsid529399 (5) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6358732 O}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6358732\charrsid529399 
n receipt of any application under subsection (4) of this section the Commissioner and Departmental heads appointed pursuant to subsection (4) of section 10 of this}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6358732  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6358732\charrsid529399 Act shall}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6358732  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6358732\charrsid529399 review
 the classification and grading of the position, and shall notify the officer in writing of the decision reached after the review has been completed.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6358732 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6358732\charrsid529399 
\par 27. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6358732\charrsid6358732 Salary increments}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6358732\charrsid529399  - (1) Each}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6358732 
 person appointed to a graded po}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6358732\charrsid529399 sition shall unless the Commissioner otherwise}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6358732  determines advance annually}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6358732\charrsid529399  to the next highest salary on}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6358732  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6358732\charrsid529399 
the salary scale until he reaches the maximum salary set for that graded position. In any case where any such person has exceptional merit or acquires 
additional qualifications he may advance further steps on the salary scale, not exceeding three steps at any one time, until he reaches the maximum salary set for that graded position.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6358732 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6358732\charrsid529399 
\par (2) The method of determining merit for the purpose of salary advancement shall be that prescribed in subsectio}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6358732 n (5) of section 15 of this Act.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid529399 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6358732 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 (3) Before approving any salary advances on the basis of merit, the Commissioner shall consult the head of the Depa}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8943384 
rtment in which the employee is }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 employed and in the case of any employee in a special post the Commissioner shall consult the Minister in charge of the Department concerned.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8943384 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 28. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid8943384 Allowances and grants}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid529399\charrsid529399 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399  The Commissioner may approve the payment of allowances and grants to employees.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8943384\charrsid529399 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8943384 {\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid8943384 Code of Conduct
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid529399 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8943384 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 29. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid8943384 Private employment}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid529399\charrsid529399 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 
 Except with the express permission of the Commissioner (which may at any time be withdrawn), no employee shall undertake any employment,}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8943384  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 appointment or occupation outside the Public Service or have any financial interest in any underta
king, which in the opinion of the Commissioner is incompatible with the due and proper discharge of his duties as an employee of the Public Service.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8943384\charrsid529399 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 30. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid8943384 Fees for official services}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid529399\charrsid529399 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399  (1) No fee, reward, or remuneration of any kind whatsoever, beyond his sa
lary, shall be received and kept for his own use by any}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8943384  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 
employee for the performance of any service for the Government, unless specially authorised by the Commissioner.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8943384\charrsid529399 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 (2) Any employee who is required in the course of his duty to perform any service rend
ered otherwise than in the Public Service for which a charge would lawfully be payable shall report the fact to the head of his Department,}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8943384  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 who shall decide what amount should be charged for that service. The amount charged for that service shall be paid i
nto the Cook Islands Government Account or into the account of the Department concerned.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8943384\charrsid529399 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 31. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid8943384 Conviction for offences}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid529399\charrsid529399 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 
 (1) If any employee is convicted by any Court of any offences punishable by imprisonment he shall notify his controlling officer who}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8943384  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 shall report the circumstances relating thereto through official channels to the Commissioner.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8943384\charrsid529399 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 (2) An officer or expatriate employee who is charged with having committed any offence punishable by imprisonment may be transferred to other duties or}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8943384  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 suspended f
rom duty by the Commissioner; and if he is convicted (whether or not he has been suspended) one or more of the following penalties may be imposed on him by the Commissioner:}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8943384\charrsid529399 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8943384 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16020194 (a) He may be dismissed;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid529399 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8943384 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8943384 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 (b) He may be}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid18971  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 deemed to have committed an offence under this Act and required to suffer such penalty less than dismissal}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16020194 
 as the Commissioner may impose;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid529399 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8943384 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8943384 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 
(c) He may be placed on probation for such period not exceeding eighteen months as the Commissioner may determine, when the provisions of this }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid8993063 Act}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8993063\charrsid8993063  relating to probationers shall apply except that he shall not be deemed to have been newly appointed at the time he is placed on probation:
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8993063 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8993063 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8993063\charrsid8993063 Provided that this paragraph shall have no application }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10179314 in }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8993063\charrsid8993063 
the case of an expatriate employee.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid529399 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6358732 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 (3) No officer shall be paid any salary of}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6358732  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 
any amount in respect of less of earnings in respect of any period of suspension from duty under this section unless the Commissioner otherwise directs o}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5845197 r he is acquitted of the charge.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6358732\charrsid529399 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 (4) Nothing in}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6358732  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 section 32 
of this Act shall apply with respect to any action taken under this section.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6358732\charrsid529399 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6358732 3}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16020194 2}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6358732 . }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid6358732 
Offences with which officers and expatriate employees may be charge}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6358732\charrsid6358732 d}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid529399\charrsid529399 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399  Every officer and expatriate employee commits an offence against this Act who}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6358732 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 
\par 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6358732 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 (a) By any act or omission fails to comply with the requirements of this Act or}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6358732  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 o}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6358732 f}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 
 any regulations thereunder or of any official instruction given under the authority of the Commissioner o}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16020194 r of the head of his Department;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid529399 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6358732\charrsid529399 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6358732 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid18971 (b) I}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 n the cou
rse of his duties disobeys, disregards, or makes wilful default in carrying out any lawful order or instruction given by any person}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6358732  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 having authority to give the order or instruction, or by word or c}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16020194 onduct displays insubordination;}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid529399 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6358732\charrsid529399 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6358732 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 (c) Is negligent, careless, indolent, inefficient, or incompetent i}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16020194 n the discharge of his duties;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid529399 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6358732 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6358732 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 (d) Behaves in a manner calculated to cause unreasonable distress to other employees or to affec}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6358732 t adversely the performance of }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16020194 his duties;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid529399 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6358732 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6358732 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6358732 (e) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 Uses intoxicating liquors or drugs to
 excess or in such manner as to affect adversel}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16020194 y the performance of his duties;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid529399 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6358732 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6358732 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6358732 (f) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 
Improperly uses property or stores for the time being in his official custody or under his control, or fails to take reasonable care}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16020194  of any such property or stores;}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid529399 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6358732 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6358732 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6358732 (g) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 Otherwise than in the proper d}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6358732 ischarge of his duties (except}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399  with the approval of the Minister in charge of his}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6358732  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 
department) directly or indirectly discloses or for private purposes uses any information acquired by him either in the course of his duties or in his capacity as an employee of the Publi}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16020194 c Service;}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid529399 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6358732 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6358732 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14385011\charrsid16020194 
(h) Absents himself from his office or from his official duties during hours of duty without leave or valid excuse, or is }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16020194\charrsid16020194 
habitually irregular in the time of his arrival or departure from his place of employment;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14385011\charrsid16020194 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid529399 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6358732 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16020194 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16020194 (i) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10179314 I}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 s guilty of any improper conduct in his official capacity, or of any other improper conduct which affects adversely}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6358732  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 the performance of his duties or brings the Public Service into disrepute.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid529399 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6358732\charrsid529399 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16020194 33}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 . }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid6358732 Offences}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid529399\charrsid529399 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399  (1) If a h
ead of a Department has reason to believe that any officer or expatriate employee of his Department has committed an offence to which section}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6358732  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 32 of this Act applies he shall forthwith report the matter to the Commissioner and, if required to do so by the C
ommissioner, he shall reprimand, caution or charge the officer or expatriate employee in writing as the Commissioner determines or the Commissioner may}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid18971  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 reprimand, caution or charge the officer or expatriate employee in writing.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6358732\charrsid529399 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 (2) If the Commissioner determines that a reprimand or caution or fine of $50 or less shall be the penalty then that decision shall be final and there shall}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6358732  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 be no right of appeal by the officer or expatriate employee against the penalty.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6358732 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 (3) If the officer or expatriate employee is charged he shall by notice in writing be required to state in writing within a reasonable time to be specified in the}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6358732  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 
notice whether he admits or denies the truth of the charge and shall also be required to give to the head of Department or Commissioner in writing such explanation as wi}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid18971 ll}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399  enable proper consideration to be given to the alleged offence.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6358732  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 If a denial of the truth of the charge is not made within the required time, the officer or expatriate employee shall be deemed to have admitted the truth thereof.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6358732 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 (4) The head of Department, if he has charged the officer or expatriate employee, shall forthwith forward to the Commissioner a copy of the charge and any replies}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6358732  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 thereto, together with his own report on the matter and such other reports as he may 
have obtained, and the Commissioner shall thereupon proceed to consider and determine the matter.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6358732\charrsid529399 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 (5) If the Commissioner is of the opinion that the charge should be investigated by some other person or persons he may appoint such person or persons; and each}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6358732  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 person he appointed shall cond}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6358732 uct an inquiry into the matter.
\par 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16135320 (6) W}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 
here a charge is made against an officer or expatriate employee under this section, any person or persons appointed under subsection (5) of this section shall have the same powers as t
he Commissioner to summon and examine upon oath any witness whose evidence may be deemed necessary or material, and shall, after fully hearing the case, report to the Commissioner his opinion thereon, and forward to the Commissioner with his rep}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16135320 ort }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 a copy of all evidence received by him.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6358732 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 (7) If the truth of the charge is admitted by the officer or expatriate employee concerned, or if the Commissioner after consideration of the reports relating to}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6358732  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 the charge and any reply or explanation furnished by the off
icer or expatriate employee, and after such further investigation or inquiry (if any) as he considers necessary, is satisfied as to the truth of the charge, he may after taking into account the service record of the officer or}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14385011  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 expatriate employee impose one or more of the following penalties:}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid529399\charrsid529399 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6358732\charrsid529399 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6358732 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 (a) Caution and reprimand the}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1249129 
 officer or expatriate employee;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid529399 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6358732 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6358732 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 
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\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid529399 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6358732 
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(d) Reduce the rate of salary of the officer or expatriate employee (with or without a consequent redu}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1249129 ction in grading);}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid529399 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid161645 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid161645 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 (e) Dismiss the officer or expatriate employee from the Public Service.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid529399 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid161645 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid161645 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid161645\charrsid529399 (8) As soon as practicable after the conclusion of any invest
igation or inquiry under this section the Commissioner shall, by notice in writing, inform the officer or expatriate employee concerned of his decision and of the penalty (if any) imposed by him.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid161645 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid161645\charrsid529399 
\par (9) If any charge is established under the provisions of this section, and the Commissioner is satisfied that any omission or default involved in that finding resulted}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid161645  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid161645\charrsid529399 in ascertained or assessable damage to property of the Government of the Cook Islands, o
r loss to the Government of the Cook Islands, the Commissioner, with the concurrence of the Minister responsible for finance, may direct the recovery of an amount not exceeding the amount of the said damage or loss in addition to any penalty that may lawf
ully be imposed under subsection (7) of this section, and the amount directed to be recovered shall be deducted from the salary or any money payable by the Government of the Cook Islands to the officer or expatriate employee in such manner as the Commiss}
{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid161645 ioner may direct.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid161645\charrsid529399 
\par (10) Any officer or expatriate employee against whom a charge is made or contemplated under this section may, pending the hearing and determination of the charge, be}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid161645  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid161645\charrsid529399 suspended or transferred to ot}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid161645 her duties by the Commissioner.
\par 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid161645\charrsid529399 (11) Except
 with the express approval in writing of the Commissioner, no person who has been suspended under the foregoing provisions of this section shall be entitled to receive any salary or payment for loss of earnings in respect }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid161645 o}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid161645\charrsid529399 f}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid161645  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid161645\charrsid529399 
the period of suspension if the charge made against him is sustained on inquiry or investigation as hereinbefore provided.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid161645 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid161645\charrsid529399 (12) An officer or expatriate employee shall not be paid any salary or any amount in respect of loss of earnings in respect of any period of suspension from duty}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid161645  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid161645\charrsid529399 under this section unless the Commissioner otherwise directs or he is acquitted of the charge.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid161645 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid161645\charrsid529399 (13) At any inquiry or investigation held under this section with respect to any charge made against an officer or expatriate employee, the officer or expatriate}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid161645  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid161645\charrsid529399 employee shall be entitled to be represented by counsel or an agent.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid529399 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid161645 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 (14) In any case where, after inquiry or investigation, the charges made against an officer or expatriate employee}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2298274  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 are held not to have been proved, the}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid161645  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 
Commissioner may allow the officer or expatriate employee the whole or such part as he thinks fit of the legal costs and other expenses actually incurred by the officer or expatriate employee.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid161645\charrsid529399 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 (15) This section shall not derogate in any manner from the powers and rights conferred by sections 20 and 21 of this Act.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid161645 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 34. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid161645 Offences by head of Department}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid529399\charrsid529399 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 
 If in any case the Commissioner has grounds to suspect that a head of Department may have committed an offence to which}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid161645  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 
section 35 of}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid161645  this Act applies, he may notif}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16135320 t}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 y }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16135320 [sic] }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 
the head of Department accordingly and institute an inquiry. In any such case the provisions of section 33 of this Act shall apply with the necessary modifications, references in that section to the head of Department being construed, where necessary for 
the purposes of this section, as references to the Commissioner.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid161645 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 35. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid161645 Unauthorised absence}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid529399\charrsid529399 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 
 (1) Notwithstanding the provisions of sections 32 and 33 of this Act, an employee who absents himself from duty, or who fails to}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid161645  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 
return to duty, and (in either case) continues to be absent without permission for a period of not less than four weeks shall be deemed to have forfeited office:}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid161645\charrsid529399 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 Provided that notice of the effect of this section shall be sent by post in a registered letter addressed to the employee at his usual or last known place of abode, and he}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid161645  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 shall not be deemed to have so forfeited office before the expiration of one week from the date on which the notice is so sent.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid161645\charrsid529399 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 (2) If the employee subsequently satisfies the Commissioner that there was a valid 
reason for his absence and for his failure to inform the Commissioner earlier of that reason, the Commissioner may reinstate the employee: and in such a case, the employee shall be deemed not to have forfeited office, but to have been on leave from the Pu
blic Service during the period of absence.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid161645\charrsid529399 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid161645 {\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid11491491 PART III }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid529399\charrsid11491491 -}{
\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid11491491  APPEALS
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid529399 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid161645 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 36. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid161645 Nomination of members}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid529399\charrsid529399 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399  (1) For the purposes of paragraph (a) of subcl}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid161645 
ause (3) of Article 76 of the Co}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 nstitution the organisation of the employees of the Public Service shall nominate an em
ployee or former employ of the Public Service to serve as a member of the Board of Appeal.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7235605 
\par 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 (2) The nomination shall be forwarded to the Registrar of the High Court at Rarotonga.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid161645\charrsid9311868 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid9311868 37. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid9311868 Member not to act in appeal affecting himself or his Department}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid9311868  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid529399\charrsid9311868 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid9311868 
 No member of the Board of Appeal shall act on the Board of Appeal in any appeal affecting an officer of, or expatriate employee employed in the Department in which the member is employed, or in any appeal affecting himself.
\par 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2298274\charrsid1839021 38.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid1839021  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid1839021 Deputies to members}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid1839021  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid529399\charrsid1839021 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid1839021  (1) 
In the event of the death or unavoidable absence or resignation or disqualification under section 37 of the member of the Board of Appeal appointed by the High Commissioner on the advice of the Premier, the Commissioner may from time to time acting on the
 
advice of the Premier appoint an officer or expatriate employee or former officer of the Public Service to act, for such time as the Commissioner shall specify, in the place of the member who has died or has been unavoidably absent or has been disqualifie
d or has resigned No person appointed under this subsection shall so act after the expiration of six months after the position of member becomes}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2298274\charrsid1839021  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid1839021 vacant.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2298274\charrsid529399 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 (2) In the event of the death or unavoidable absence or resignation or disqualification under section 3
7 of the member of the Board of Appeal nominated by the organisation of the employees of the Public Service, tha}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13854461 t organisation shall nominate an}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399  officer or expatriate employee or former officer who shall act in the place of the regular member at the meetin
g of the Board of Appeal and that officer or expatriate employee or former officer shall for the purposes of this Act be deemed to be a duly appointed member of the Board of Appeal for the purpose of the meeting of the Board of Appeal.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2298274 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 (3) No appointment 
of a deputy member under this section shall in any proceedings be called in question on the grounds that the occasion for the appointment had not arisen or had ceased.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2298274\charrsid529399 
\par 39. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2298274\charrsid2298274 Remuneration of Board of Appeal members}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2298274\charrsid529399  - (1)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2298274  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2298274\charrsid529399 A member of the Board of Appeal who is in receipt of a}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2298274  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2298274\charrsid529399 
salary from Government shall not be granted remuneration}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2298274  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2298274\charrsid529399 in addition to his salary while he acts as a member of the}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2298274  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2298274\charrsid529399 Appeal Board.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2298274 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 (2) Any other members of the Board of Appeal}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2298274  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 
shall be paid out of money appropriated by the Legislative Assembly for the purpose such remuneration by way of salaries or fees as may be determined by the Minister.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2298274\charrsid529399 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 (3) Members of the Board of Appeal shall be}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2298274  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 
paid out of moneys appropriated by the Legislative Assembly for the purpose such sums by way of travelling allowances as may be determined by the Minister.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13854461 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 40.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13854461  }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13854461\charrsid13854461 Right}{
\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid13854461  of appeal}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid529399\charrsid529399 -}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399  (1) Subject to the provisions of sections 46 and 47 of this Act, every officer shall have a right of appeal in accordance with this section agains
t the promotion of any officer, or the appointment of any person who is not an officer to any graded position if (in either case) the appointment of the appellant to the position would have involved his promotion:}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13854461\charrsid529399 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 Provided that no officer shall have any right of appeal}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13854461  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 
in respect of any such promotion or appointment if the promotion or appointment was to a vacancy which had been notified in}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13854461  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13781280 the O}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 fficial Circular or otherwise, unless the officer was an applicant for appointment thereof:}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13854461\charrsid529399 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 Provided also that any such appeal shall be deemed to have lapsed if, before the appeal is determined, the appellant is promoted to an equivalent grade or to a position with the}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13854461  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 same or higher maximum salary or the promotion or appointment that is th
e subject of the appeal is cancelled, or if the officer promoted or the person appointed dies, or vacates}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13854461  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 
or renounces or becomes incapable of taking up the position or grade.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13854461 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5974560 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5974560\charrsid529399 (2) Every officer and expatriate employee shall have a right of appeal against:-
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5974560 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5974560 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5974560\charrsid529399 (a) Any penalt}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5974560 y fixed by the Commissioner for 
}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5974560\charrsid529399 any offence against the provisions of this Act or any regulations thereunder or any instructions issued under this Act except in the case of a penalty of a reprim}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8465032 and or a fine not exceeding $50;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5974560\charrsid529399 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5974560 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5974560 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5974560 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5974560\charrsid529399 (b) Any determination of guilt by the Commissioner in respe}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8465032 ct of an offence under this Act;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5974560\charrsid529399 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5974560 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5974560 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5974560 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5974560\charrsid529399 (c) Any decision of the Commissioner to transfer the officer or expatriate employ}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5974560 ee from one locality to another }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5974560\charrsid529399 within the Cook Islands:
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5974560 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5974560 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3282900 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5974560\charrsid529399 Provided that an appeal 
under this paragraph shall lie only on the grounds of extraordinary personal hardship and provided also that the fact that an appeal is pending under}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5974560  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5974560\charrsid529399 this paragraph shall not relieve the officer or expatriate employee of his obligation to comply with the d
ecision of the Commissioner pending decision on the appeal, unless the Chairman of the Board, on application made to him in that behalf and on being satisfied that a prima}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5974560  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5974560\charrsid529399 facie case of such hardship is established, directs that the officer or expatriate employee shall not be so transferred pe}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3282900 
nding the decision of the Board:}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5974560 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5974560 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5974560\charrsid529399 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5974560 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5974560\charrsid529399 
(d) Any other decision in respect of which a right of appeal is expressly conferred by this Act or any other enactment.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5974560 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5974560 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5974560\charrsid529399 (3) For the purposes of paragraph (c) of subsection (2) of this section a transfer shall not mean a temporary posting to another locality when travelling}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5974560  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5974560\charrsid529399 allowance is payable for the whole of the absence from the usual place of employment.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5974560 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid529399 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5974560\charrsid529399 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 4}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6714193 1}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 . }{
\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid13854461 Notice of appeal}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid529399\charrsid529399 -}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399  Notice of appeal under section 40 of this Act and of th
e grounds for appeal shall be forwarded to the Commissioner in writing in time to be received by him within 14 days after the date on which the decision has been notified to the officer or expatriate employee concerned, or within such extended time as the
 
Board of Appeal may in any case allow after good and sufficient reason has been shown in writing by the appellant. An appellant shall be deemed to have complied with the provisions of this section if he establishes to the satisfaction of the Board of Appe
al, by the production of corroborative evidence, that the notice of appeal was dispatched to the Commissioner in}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13854461  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 
time for it to have been delivered at the office of the Commissioner in the normal course of postal delivery on or before the last day fixed for the receipt of the notice:}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13854461\charrsid529399 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 Provided that an officer or expatriate employee stat}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13854461 ioned on an island of the Cook I}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 slands other than Rarotonga shall}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13854461  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 
be deemed to have complied with the requirements of this section if his notice of appeal is handed to the Chief Administration Officer of the island on or before the last day fixed for the receipt of the notice.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13854461\charrsid529399 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 42. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid13854461 Jurisdiction of Board of Appeal}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid529399\charrsid529399 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399  (1) The}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13854461  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 Board of Appea}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13854461 l}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399  s}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13854461 hall}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13854461 h}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 
ave }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13854461 j}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 urisdiction to hear and determine every such appeal}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1133009  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 forwarded under section 38, and for}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13854461  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 
this purpose to summon witnesses, including (if necessary) the provisional appointee, and to examine the witnesses on oath or otherwise. On any appeal the Board of Appeal may receive such evidence as it thin
ks fit, and receive any statement, document, information, or matter which in the opinion of the Board of Appeal may assist it to deal with the matters before it, whether or not the same would be admissible in a Court of law.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13854461\charrsid529399 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 (2) In deciding any appeal aga
inst an appointment or promotion the Board may allow or disallow the appeal. Where there is more than one appeal against the same appointment or promotion only one appeal may be allowed and all other appeals against the same appointment or promotion shall
 be disallowed. Where the appeal}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13854461  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 is allowed the Commissioner shall forthwith appoint the successful appellant to the position.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13854461\charrsid529399 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 (3) Where the appeal is against any penalty imposed by the Commissioner on any officer or expatriate employee under section 31 or section 33 of this Act, or any amount directed to b}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2187646 e recovered under section 33 of }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 this Act, t}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13854461 he Board of Appeal may confirm, }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 vary, or annul the penalty or the amount directed to be recovered or substitute therefor any other penalty authorised in the section under which the penalty was imposed.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13854461 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 (4) In any appeal the onus of proof shall rest upon the appellant:}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13854461\charrsid529399 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 Provided that, in any appeal against the appointment to the Public Service of any person who is not an}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13854461  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 officer, and in any appeal under the provisions of paragraph (a) or paragraph (b) of subsection (2) of section 40 of this Act, the onus of proof shall rest upon the Commissioner.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13854461\charrsid529399 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 (5) The proceedings of the Board of Appeal shall not be open to the public.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13854461 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 (6) Any person authorised by the Board of Appeal may attend the hearing.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13854461 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 (7) At the hearing of any appeal the}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13854461  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 
Commissioner may be represented}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13854461  by counsel or other advocates.
\par 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 (8) At the hearing of any appeal the appellant shall be entitled to be present, and may be represented by counsel or by an officer of the Public Service:}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13854461\charrsid529399 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 Provided that the Board of Appeal shall have jurisdiction to hear any appeal on papers where the Board of Appeal considers such procedure warranted.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13854461 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 (9) Appeals affecting more than one appella}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13854461 nt shall not be heard together,}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399  unless the Board of Appeal so desires.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13854461\charrsid529399 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 (10) In matters not expressly provided for in}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13854461  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 
this Act or in any regulations made or continu}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13120596 ing in force thereunder,}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399  the procedure of the Boa
rd of Appeal, shall be such as the Board may determine.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13854461\charrsid529399 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 (1}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13854461 1}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 ) Proceedings before the Board of Appeal shall}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13854461  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 not be}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13854461  held bad for want o}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 f form. No appeal shall lie}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13854461  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 
from any decision of the Board of Appeal and, except on the ground of lack of jurisdiction, no proceedings or decision of the Board of Appeal shall be liable to be}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13854461  challenged, reviewed, quashed }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 or called in question in any Court.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13854461\charrsid529399 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 (12) The Board of Appeal shall within the scope}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13854461  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 
of its jurisdiction be }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8158560 deemed to be a Commission of I}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 nquiry under the Co
mmissions of Inquiry Act 1966 and, subject to the provisions of this Act, all the provisions of that Act except sections 13 and 14 (which relate to cost) shall apply accordingly.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13854461\charrsid529399 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 (13) An appellant, if his appeal is allowed, shall be entitled to a refund o
ut of money appropriated by the Legislative Assembly for the purpose of actual and. reasonable personal travelling and accommodation expenses incurred within the Cook Islands in attending the hearings; but, if the appeal is not allowed, the appellant shal
l not be entitled to a refund of any such expenses unless the Board of Appeal expressly directs that the whole or a portion thereof should be refunded.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13854461\charrsid529399 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 (14) If in the opinion of the Board of Appeal}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13854461  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 
any appeal under this section is frivolous or vexatious, or one that should not have been made, the appellant shall not be entitled to a refund of expenses}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13854461  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 and the Board of Appeal may order him to pay the cost of the appeal in whole or in part, and the sum so ordered to be paid shall be recoverable by deduction f
rom the salary of the appellant.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13854461\charrsid529399 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13854461 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13854461 43. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13854461 Services}{
\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13854461\charrsid13854461  for Board of Appe}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid13854461 al}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13854461\charrsid529399 
 - The Registrar of the High Court s}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13854461 h}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13854461\charrsid529399 al}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13854461 l }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid681321 furnish such }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13854461\charrsid529399 secretarial, recording, and clerical services as may be deemed necessary to enable}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13854461  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13854461\charrsid529399 the 
Board of Appeal to discharge its functions. All evidence recorded in any appeal shall be retained for six months, and may then be disposed}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11349718  of, unless the Board of Appeal}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13854461  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13854461\charrsid529399 in any case otherwise direct.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13854461 
\par 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid529399 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 44. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid2187646 Offence to }{
\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2187646\charrsid2187646 attempt to influence Board of App}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid2187646 eal}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid529399\charrsid529399 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399  (1) Except as provided in subsection of t}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10620446 h}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 is section, no person shall in any w}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2187646 ay attempt to influence the Boar}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 d of Appeal or any member of the Board of Appeal in respect of any appeal.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2187646\charrsid529399 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 (2) Any person who acts in contravention of}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2187646  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 
the provisions of this section commits and offence, and is liable to a fine not exceeding }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid10620446 $}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10620446\charrsid10620446 2}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid10620446 00}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2187646\charrsid10620446 .}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2187646\charrsid529399 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 (3) Any officer who is convicted of an offence under this section shall be liable without further charge or other proceedings to immediate}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2187646  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 dismissal or to such lesser penalty }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2187646 as the Co}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7877672 mmissioner may impose.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2187646 
\par 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 (4) Nothing in this section shall be so}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2187646  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 
construed as to prohibit any person from giving information or making representations in respect of any appeal at the request or invitation of the Commissioner or the Board of Appeal, or as a witness or as an appellant or the rep}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2187646 re}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 sentative of an appellant at a hearing before the Board of Appeal.
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2187646 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2187646 {\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid11491491 PART IV }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid529399\charrsid11491491 -}{
\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid11491491  SPECIAL POSTS
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid529399 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2187646 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 45. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid2187646 S}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2187646\charrsid2187646 p}{
\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid2187646 e}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2187646\charrsid2187646 c}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid2187646 ial }{
\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2187646\charrsid2187646 p}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid2187646 osts}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid529399\charrsid529399 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399  In accordance with sub}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6714193 clause (3) of Arti}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 c}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6714193 l}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 e 7}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6824796 4}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 B}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6714193  of the Constitution the pos}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 ts set out in t
he Schedule to this Act are hereby designated special posts.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6714193\charrsid529399 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6714193 46. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6714193\charrsid6714193 No right of }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid6714193 a}{
\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6714193\charrsid6714193 ppeal }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid6714193 against appoint}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6714193\charrsid6714193 
ments to or promotions in speci}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid6714193 a}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6714193\charrsid6714193 l}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid6714193 
 posts}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid529399\charrsid529399 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6714193  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 There s}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6714193 hall b}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 e}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6714193  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 no right of appeal against }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6714193 th}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 e appointment of any person to or promotion of any employee in any special post.
\par 
\par 47. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid6714193 No right of appeal for those in special }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6714193\charrsid6714193 po}{
\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid6714193 sts}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid529399\charrsid529399 -}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6714193  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 No employee in any spec}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6714193 i}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 a}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6714193 l }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 pos}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6714193 t }
{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 sha}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6714193 ll}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 
 have any right of appeal against the appointment of any person who is not an officer, or the promotion of any officer, to any position in the Public}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6714193  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 Service.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6714193\charrsid529399 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6714193 {\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid11491491 PART V }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid529399\charrsid11491491 -}{
\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid11491491  MISCELLANEOUS
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid529399 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6714193 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 48. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid6714193 Medical examination}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid529399\charrsid529399 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399  The Commissioner may}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6714193  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 require any applicant or appointment or any employee to submit himself to medical examination at his own expenses or otherwise by a med}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6714193 ical practitioner }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 nominated by the Commissioner.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6714193\charrsid529399 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 49. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid6714193 Educational }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6714193\charrsid6714193 q}{
\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid6714193 ualifications}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid529399\charrsid529399 -}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6714193  The Commissioner may}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399  from time to ti}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6714193 me }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 prescri}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6714193 be}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 
 and if necessary conduct examinations for the purpose of ascertaining the merit of candidates for appointment and employees for promotion.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6714193\charrsid529399 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 50. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid6714193 Bonds}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid529399\charrsid529399 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399  (1) Any employ}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4527635 ee or prospective employee to w}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 h}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4527635 om}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 
 money is advanced, or on whose behalf expenditure is incurred with the approval of the Commissioner}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6714193  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 
in connection with transportation, education, training or sustenance, or for any other special purpose, may}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6714193  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 
be required as a condition of that advance or expenditure}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6714193  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 
to sign a bond in a form to be determined by the Commissioner requiring him to pay to the Government of the Cook Islands the sum therein specified if he makes default in}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6714193  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 the performanc}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6714193 e of any condition of the bond:}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6714193\charrsid529399 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 Provided that the said amount shall be reduced during the currency of the bond by an amount equivalent to the}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6714193  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 proportion that the service rendered by the employee in accordance with the condition of the bond bears to the full period of service required for the discharge of the bond.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6714193\charrsid529399 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 (2) The Commissioner may require that such a bond shall also be signed by a parent or guardian, or by some other pe}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7880550 
rson approved by the Commission}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399  as surety;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6714193  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 
and the parent or guardian or person who signs such a bond shall be jointly and severally liable thereunder.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6714193\charrsid529399 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 (3) Every such bond shall be enforceable against the employee or prospective employee and the surety who signs it, notwithstanding anything in this Act or any}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6714193  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 other enactment or any rule of law.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6714193\charrsid529399 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 51. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid6714193 Re}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6714193\charrsid6714193 g}{
\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid6714193 ulations}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid529399\charrsid529399 -}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399  (1) The High Commissioner may from time to time}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15008550  by}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 
 Order in Executive Council make all such regulations as may be deemed necessary to give}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6714193  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 
effect to the due administration of this Act.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6714193\charrsid529399 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 (2) All regulations made under this section shall be laid before the Legislative Assembly within 28}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6714193  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 days after the date of the making thereof if the Legislative Assembly is then in Session, and, if not shall be laid before}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6714193  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 the Legislative Assembly within 28 days after the date of the commencement of the next ensuing session.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6714193\charrsid529399 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 52. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid6714193 Instructions}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid529399\charrsid529399 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399  Subject to }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11279218 this Act and any regulations mad}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 e o}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11279218 f}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 
 continuing in force thereunder, and without restricting the powers of the commissioner, it is}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6714193  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 
hereby declared that the Commissioner may from time to time}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6714193  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 
issue, in the form of a Public Service Manual, instructions which shall be observed by all employees.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6714193\charrsid529399 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 53. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid1981769 Notices to employees}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid529399\charrsid529399 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399  Where any}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3043464  notice has to be given under th}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 is Act to any employee, it may be given }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3043464 \endash }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3043464\charrsid529399 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3043464 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 (a) By delivering it to the employee to whom it has to be given; or}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid529399 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3043464\charrsid529399 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3043464 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 
(b) By sending it to the employee in a letter or telegram addressed and posted to him at his usual place of employment or at his last known place of abode; or
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid529399 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3043464 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3043464 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 (c) By publishing the notice in the Official Circular.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid529399 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1994105\charrsid529399 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 54. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid1994105 No compensation for loss of salary}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid529399\charrsid529399 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399  Except as provided in this Act or any}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1994105  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 ot}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1994105 h}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 
er enactment, no employee shall be entitled to any compensation by reason of any}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1994105  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600\charrsid529399 
reduction in salary, or in consequence of his services being dispensed with.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10164600 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1994105\charrsid529399 
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