THE PUBLIC SERVICE

Southland Times, Issue 17307, 1 April 1913, Page 5

THE PUBLIC SERVICE

COMMISSIONERS ASSUME CONTROL TO-DAY. SOME SUGGESTIONS. (Per United Press Association.) WELLINGTON, March 31. The regulations under the Public Service Act have now been approved by the Governor-in-Council, and the CommisRionexs assume control of the sendee as from to-morrow, when the regulations come into force. In a statement to-night Mr Robertson made special reference to the following points to be noted : “Great stress is laid upon the submission of suggestions by officers for improvements in the method of working which will tend to increase efficiency or economy. in addition to this invitation to officers it is made the duty of permanent beads to encourage officers to submit such suggestions. Permanent heads are held responsible for the discipline, effict'ency, and economical administration of their departments, and special attention is drawn to the necessity for promoting efficiency and economy in the methods of working, by the application of modern methods and otherwise. In the number of officers employed, and in dealing with all Government property, permanent heads are expected to watch closely the volume of work performed, and to report to the Commissioner any falling off therein whether temporary or otherwise. Heads of department* are also expected to keep specially in view the question of providing understudies for each position, and to see that every possible opportunity is afforded to cadets and junior officers to gain a complete knowledge of the departments in whicli they are employed, by the frequent change of duties."