Disciplined services report approved

September 24, 2021

The Government today welcomed the Legislative Council Finance Committee’s approval of the recommendations on salary and increment contained in the Report on the Grade Structure Review for the Disciplined Services.

 

The Government said it hopes that with the implementation of the recommendations, the grade structures and remuneration of the disciplined services will continue to be effective in attracting and retaining talent.

 

Secretary for the Civil Service Patrick Nip said that since the completion of the previous grade structure review for the disciplined services in 2008, there have been significant changes in the social and economic environment of Hong Kong.

 

“The spate of social unrest and violent events in 2019, the COVID-19 pandemic together with the responsibilities for safeguarding national security have also increased significantly the workload and pressure of the disciplined services.

 

“The recommendations put forward in this grade structure review for the disciplined services, as well as the support from LegCo for these recommendations are a manifestation of the full recognition by the Government and various sectors of the community of the dedication and determination of disciplined services colleagues.”

 

The Government expressed gratitude to the Standing Committee on Disciplined Services Salaries & Conditions of Service and the Standing Committee on Directorate Salaries & Conditions of Service for making the recommendations in the report, Mr Nip added.

 

Following the Finance Committee's approval, the recommendations on salary and increment as well as the normal conversion arrangement for serving staff in the affected ranks should be implemented from September 1.

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