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You are referred to Circular 0074/1998 of 29 June 1998 in which the policy applicable to end-of-year functions and time off for Christmas shopping was announced. In order to avoid any confusion amongst staff members as to what is expected and what is allowable or not allowable, this information is repeated for your convenience. |
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In addition to the concessions which are normally made at the end of each year with regard to shorter work days on 24 and 31 December, staff members will be allowed to attend one Christmas luncheon during the festive season. This luncheon may take any form, but may not commence earlier than the normal lunch time break, namely 12:30. Staff members will, however, not be compelled to return to their offices after the luncheon. |
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No further requests in respect of time off for Christmas shopping or attendance of other functions will be approved. |
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It is also essential that arrangements for functions be made in co-operation with the line managers (Director level) concerned. Only one subdirectorate of a specific directorate should be allowed to leave the building at a given time. The staff of the other subdirectorates will then be available to render essential services and answer the telephones of the subdirectorate which is absent because of its involvement in the end-of-the-year function. The necessary arrangements will have to be made with the switchboard. |
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All functions should take place during December to ensure that activities are not affected by interruptions any sooner than that. |
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Please inform all staff under your control of the contents of this circular. |
SIGNED: J.H. HURTER
HEAD: EDUCATION
DATE: 2003:11:10
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