This circular replaces Public Employment Office Circular 96-10.

Circular 96-10 advised that public employees who sit on government boards or committees as representatives of their agency were not to be remunerated for their participation, with the exception of cases where the board or committee is unrelated to their employment. In those circumstances, each case was assessed on its own merits and differential rates of remuneration were approved by the Premier.

These arrangements no longer apply. From the date of this Circular, public employees appointed to any government boards or committees will not receive remuneration. This is in line with policy decisions stopping public employees from "double dipping". Public employees who are currently serving on boards or committees and have had their remuneration approved may continue to receive payment for the remainder of the existing term.

All employees of public service Departments and Administrative Offices, statutory bodies outside the public service and State Owned Corporations are considered to be public employees.

C. Gellatly
Director General