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The Public Service Amendment Act, 1946, also provided for a special Board of Appeal to be set up to hear appeals relating to the appointment of temporary employees to the permanent staff. The Board is to consist of four persons to be appointed by the Governor-General, on the recommendation of the Prime Minister, of whom — (a) Two persons, of whom at least one shall be an officer of the Public Service, shall be appointed as Government members. (b) Two persons, employed in different Departments of the Public Service, shall be appointed as Service members on the nomination of the New Zealand Public Service Association. ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES DURING THE YEAR ENDED 31st MARCH, 1947 Census and Statistics. —Mr. G. E. F. Wood appointed Government Statistician on the 10th August, 1946, on the retirement of Mr. J. W. Butcher. Customs.—Mr. D. G. Sawers appointed Comptroller on 27th August, 1946, vice Mr. E. D. Good, retired. Government Inmramee.—Mr. H. L. Ryan appointed Commissioner on 6th December, 1946, vice Mr. J. W. Macdonald, retired. Health. —Dr. T. R. Ritchie appointed Acting-Director-General on Ist January, 1947, vice Dr. M. H. Watt, retired. Industries and Commerce. —Mr. G. W. Clinkard appointed Secretary on 17th December, 1946. Mental Hospitals.—Dr. J. Russell appointed Acting-Director-General on Ist February, 1947, on the retirement of Dr. T. G. Gray. Lands and Survey.—Mr. D. M. Greig appointed Under-Secretary on 22nd July, 1946, on the retirement of Mr. R. G. Macmorran. Public Works. —Mr. F. Langbein appointed Engineer-in-Chief on 16th August, 1946, on the retirement of Mr. W. L. Newnham. Social Security.—Mr. B. F. Waters appointed Chairman of the Social Security Commission on Ist March, 1947, following the retirement of Mr. H. D. Smith. State Advances Corporation of New Zealand.—Mr. F. W. E. Mitchell appointed Manager on Ist 1946, following the retirement of Mr. G. E. Miller. Supply.—Mr. P. B. Marshall appointed by Government to be Commissioner of Supply on 31st October, 1946. Conclusion We wish to express our appreciation of the assistance we have received from Permanent Heads and their senior executive officers in our approach to the many problems that have required consideration. We also wish to record our thanks for the loyal and efficient service rendered by the staff of our own office. All of which is respectfully submitted for Your Excellency's gracious consideration. R. M. Campbell, Chairman. A. H. OSefel Members - Public Service Commission. Office of the Public Service Commission, Wellington, 24th June, 1947.

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