LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.

Rangitikei Advocate and Manawatu Argus, Volume XXXVI, Issue 10480, 16 October 1912, Page 7

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.

Per Press Association. Wellington, October 15. The Council met at. 3.30. The local Bills passed the previous evening by the House were received, and referred to the various committees. The Public Service Bill was further considered in committee, and several clauses passed with minor amendments. The Council adjourned. The Council resumed at 8 o’clock. In committee on the Public Service Bill, Clause 4, Sub-section 2 allowing a Commissioner to fine up to £SO anyone committing a minor offence —was on the motion of the Hon. Jenkinson, reduced to £lO. Clause 88 was amended to allow of all candidates, “whether in town or country districts, being afforded reasonable facilities for competing for employment on passing examinations. Clause 41, Section 4, providing for the permanent appointment of legislative clerks having three years’ : previous service, was amended to also include messengers under similar conditions. Clause 50 was altered to extend to 13 months after the commencement of this Act the period for the Commissioner to take notice of the claims of candidates who have passed certain examinations when lie is grading and promoting officers ; and the list of examinations was extended to include technical, mechanical, and scientific examinations. Clause GO, dealing with the cpuestiou of officers of the Public Service engaging in other employment, was extended to include trades as well as professions. Progress was reported, and the Council adjourned at 11.85,