Feb. 17.] THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE. 609

Permanent members will on appointment be paid a salary at the rate of 5s. 6d. a day (£100 7s. 6d. per annum), and after completion of one year's service shall receive an increment of 6d. a day (total, £109 10s. per annum), after two years' service 1s. a day (£118 12s. 6d. per annum), and after three years' service 1s. 3d. a day (£123 3s. 9d. per annum), when they will be classed as first-class firemen.

Motor-drivers on appointment will receive a salary and increments at the same rate as the permanent members, but upon the completion of one year's service may, in addition to their increments, receive an additional sum of 3d. per day (total, £114 1s. 3d. per annum) for special services, and after the completion of two years' service, in addition to their increment of 6d. per day, a further sum of 3d. per day (£127 16s. per annum) for special services, their increment after a third year's service making their salary equal to that of an engine-driver (£132 7s. 3d. per annum).

Engine-drivers will be paid a salary at the rate of 6s. 9d. a day (£123 4s. 9d. per annum), and upon the completion of one year's service in that rank shall receive an increment of 3d. a day (total, £127 16s. per annum), and after two years' service 6d. a day (£132 7s. 3d. per annum).

The motor-supervisor will on appointment be paid a salary at the rate of 8s. 3d. per day (£150 11s. 3d. per annum), and upon the completion of one year's service shall receive an increment of 6d. per day (total, £159 14s. 9d. per annum).

The foreman on appointment will be paid a salary at the rate of 7s. 6d. per day (£136 17s. 6d. per annum), and upon the completion of one year's service in that rank shall receive an increment of 3d. a day (total, £141 8s. 9d. per annum), and after two years' service 6d. a day (£146 per annum).

The above-mentioned increments will only be paid when the previous service has been to the satisfaction of the Superintendent, and then only on his recommendation to the Board.

Auxiliary members will receive pay at the following rates:—

If stationed in the city .. .. £16 per annum.
If stationed outside city .. £12 "
Auxiliary foreman will receive .. £20 "

An additional sum to those above stated may with the approval of the Board be paid for special services of any of the above-mentioned members.

(a.) The Deputy Superintendent will on appointment be paid a salary at the rate of £175 per annum, with two annual increments of £15.

(b.) The Superintendent will on appointment be paid a salary at the rate of £260 per annum, with an increase of £40 after one year's service, and thereafter two annual increments of £15, and thence at the pleasure of the Board.

An additional sum may with the approval of the Board be paid for special services of above-mentioned officers.

Officers.

4. The officers of the brigade shall consist of the Superintendent, a Deputy Superintendent, and such number of officers as the Board may from time to time determine.

Appointments and Promotion of Officers.

5. The appointment of the Superintendent shall be made by the Board.

The appointments of the Deputy Superintendent and officers shall be made by the Board on the recommendation of the Superintendent, either by promotion of officers or men in the Board's service or by engagement of men not heretofore in the service of the Board. Promotion to rank above that of first-class firemen shall not necessarily be by seniority.

Ranking of Officers.

6. After the Superintendent and Deputy Superintendent, officers shall rank as follows: Foreman, motor foreman, engine-driver, and no other titles will be recognised.

Qualifications of Membership of the Brigade.

7. Candidates for appointment must be physically strong men, free from any defect in limb, hearing, or sight, and will be required to undergo a medical examination by such legally qualified practitioners as the Board may appoint.

They must be not less than twenty-one years of age nor more than thirty-two years, unless they have been previously and recently engaged as active and efficient firemen, or are otherwise thoroughly competent. In such cases the limit may be extended to forty years. They must not be less than 5ft. 6in. in height, nor less than 36in. in natural chest-measurement. They must be able to read and write, and will be required to produce testimonials as to character and ability. They will also be required to produce certificate of birth or other satisfactory proof of age.

Application for Appointment to Brigade.

8. Application for appointment to either the paid class or the auxiliary class must be made on a form approved by the Board, and such form shall require answers to questions regarding the particular requirements set forth in clause 7.

Members on Appointment to serve a Term of Probation.

9. Eligible candidates, when finally approved, will be accepted as members of the brigade on probation only, the time of which shall not be less than six months for paid members and auxiliary members. If at the end of such term the probationer shall have given satisfaction to the Superintendent and have proved himself suitable, his appointment to the brigade may be confirmed by the Board.

Term of Engagement.

10. The engagement of officers will be for one month, and shall so continue until determined by one month's notice in writing given by or to the Board.

Engagements terminable by Board.

11. All engagements or appointments made by the Board may be cancelled, annulled, or terminated by the Board.

Leave of Absence.

12. All paid members of the brigade shall be entitled to leave of absence from 9 a.m. to midnight (fifteen hours) on one day in each six. The Superintendent to be entitled to three weeks (504 hours), the Deputy Superintendent to two weeks (336 hours), the senior foreman to ten days (240 hours), and all other paid members seven days each (168 hours) in addition annually, but inclusive of the hours of the weekly leave during such periods.

Retiring-age.

13. The ages at which members of the brigade must retire from the service shall be as follows: Superintendent, sixty years; Deputy Superintendent, fifty-five years; foremen, fifty years; firemen, fifty years; drivers, fifty years: but the Board may if it thinks fit in any special cases extend these limits for a further five years or more.

The Superintendent.

14. Without restricting the general powers conferred upon him by section 31 of “The Fire Brigades Act, 1908,” the duties and powers of the Superintendent shall be as follows:—

(a.) He shall be responsible to the Board for the efficiency of the members of the brigade and all gear used in its service.

(b.) He shall have power during the probationary term of service to dispense with the services of such probationer for any cause which he, the Superintendent, shall think fit.

(c.) He shall have power, if he deem it necessary, to engage auxiliary firemen or other men to temporarily fill the place of permanent firemen. And he may from time to time dispense with the services of all or any such men.

(d.) He shall have power to deal with all cases of breaches of regulations, orders, directions, duty, or discipline committed by members of the brigade in manner set forth in these regulations; and he shall have power to suspend any member for breach of discipline or misconduct of any description at any time, but must at once report such suspension to the Board. The member who has been dealt with or who has been suspended may appeal to the Board, who may hold an inquiry into the alleged breach of discipline or misconduct. At such inquiry the suspended member shall be present and have the right to speak in his defence, and, if he desires, bring witnesses in support of same.

(e.) He shall allot quarters to the members of the brigade, and such members shall reside in such quarters as he may from time to time direct.

(f.) He shall allot such duties to the members of the brigade as he shall deem necessary for insuring the efficiency thereof, and may withdraw any member from any special duty and allot him fresh duties at his (the Superintendent's) discretion.