PUBLIC SERVICE BILL.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LV, Issue 102, 16 September 1912, Page 5

PUBLIC SERVICE BILL.

CHKISTCIIURCH SUG GESTIONS. By Telegraph.—Press Association. CJinstehurch, Saturday Night. • In a lengthy statement the Canterbury branch of the Civil Service Association details opinions and suggestions' regarding the Public Service Kill, As to°political influence, the branch holds that clause C is insufficient to effect the end in' view, as it contains nothing to prevent the influence of members of Parliament being sought indirectly through relatives or friends. It considers that members themselves should be prohibited from endeavoring to exercise influence.' The branch does not view with favor the provision for the appointment of a single commissioner to control the service. Section 18 should contain a provision to enable finality with regard to classification being secured. The powers proposed under clause 24 it considers objectionable. Regarding promotions, the branch holds that whilst merit is an essential factor, every consideration should be given to length of faithful service. Regarding the fifth schedule, a hope is expressed that the scale of salaries .and increments should be placed on a more equitable basis. The branch is of opinion that the Post and Telegraph Department being already classified should be excluded from the provisions of the Bill. The Christchurch postal and telegraph officers have arrived at resolutions to a similar effect to those of Dunedin and Invereargill.