1. Enclosed is a copy of Resolution 8/2002 of 11 December 2002, as accepted by the Education Labour Relations Council (ELRC), the contents of which are self-explanatory. The resolution is effective from 1 April 2003.

2. The same measures in paragraph 2 and 3 of Circular 45/2002 of 24 April 2002 apply to the appointment of educators to act in a higher post where the permanent incumbent is absent.

3. In terms of Resolution 8/2002 an acting allowance will be paid only to an educator where the permanent incumbent is absent owing to one of the following:

- Maternity leave
- Sick leave
- Study leave
- Suspension
- Secondment

4. Please bring the contents of this circular to the attention of all educators and members of governing bodies and request them to sign and date the document.


SIGNED: J.H. HURTER
HEAD: EDUCATION
DATE: 2003:03:06


The documents, which are referred to as attachments to the circular, are not attached but are available as hard copies.