Government Notices published in Govt. Gazette no 20,857 of 13th May 2022

THE Minister for Home Affairs, Security, Reforms and Equality had the pleasure to approve the promotion of the undermentioned Officer to the rank of Captain with effect from the date as shown against her name.

Lieutenant Sarah Lynn Caruana     25th March, 2022

THE Minister for Home Affairs, Security, Reforms and Equality had the pleasure to approve the promotion of the undermentioned Officer to the rank of Lieutenant with effect from the date as shown against his name.

2 Lieutenant Nikolai Cutajar       27th November, 2021

THE Permanent Secretary in the Ministry for Finance and Employment has approved the following acting appointment:

IT is notified that in exercise of such powers as provided by Article (3) of the Commissioners for Oaths Ordinance (Cap. 79) the Minister for Justice appointed as Commissioners for Oaths, in the performance of their duties and for as long as they remain in such office, the undermentioned:

Public Officers/Employees

Attard, Mr Joseph, Senior Manager (Accounting and Finance), Office of the Commissioner for Revenue                                    

By Authority

Dr Jonathan Attard

Minister for Justice

Appointment of Notary Delegate/Keeper

It is hereby notified that in exercise of the powers conferred by Section 20 of the Notarial Profession and Notarial Archives Act, the Court of Revision of Notarial Acts has appointed Notary Dr Michaela Fleri Soler to be notary delegate and keeper of the Acts for Notary Dr Sara Ellul, for the period between the 1st June 2022 and the 6th June, 2022.

Today, 9th May, 2022

DR MARIA RUTH CIANTAR, DIP. LAWS OF PROC. (MELIT.), LL.B. (HONS) (MELIT.), M. ADV. (MELIT.)

Deputy Registrar, Court of Revision of Notarial Acts

Appointment of Notary Delegate/Keeper

It is hereby notified that in exercise of the powers conferred by Section 20 of the Notarial Profession and Notarial Archives Act, the Court of Revision of Notarial Acts has appointed Notary Dr John Cachia Zammit to be notary delegate and keeper of the Acts for Notary Dr Francesca Cachia Zammit, for the period between the 12th May, 2022 and the 15th May, 2022.

Today, 12th May, 2022

DR MARIA RUTH CIANTAR, DIP. LAWS OF PROC. (MELIT.), LL.B. (HONS) (MELIT.), M. ADV. (MELIT.)

Deputy Registrar, Court of Revision of Notarial Acts

Report Number: 223/2022

By a Decree of the 10th of May, 2022, the Court of Revision of Notarial Acts ordered the immediate cessation of the partial incapacitation of Notary Dr Joanne Cassar from the exercise of the notarial profession ordered by the Decree of the 6th May, 2022, as it now appears that the same Notary Cassar complied with the Law and the Order of this Court, without prejudice however to the fine for which she was convicted under art. 94A (18) (a) of Cap. 55 of the Laws of Malta, by the same Decree.

Today, 10th May, 2022

DR MARIA RUTH CIANTAR, DIP. LAWS OF PROC. (MELIT.), LLB (HONS) (MELIT.), M. ADV. (MELIT.)

Deputy Registrar, Court of Revision of Notarial Acts

Acceptance of Position of Mayorof Tas-Sliema Local Council

IT is hereby notified for general information that in terms of the Seventh Schedule of the Local Councils Act, John Pillow has accepted the position of Mayor for the locality of Tas-Sliema on the 6th of May, 2022.

Acceptance of Position of Deputy Mayorof Tas-Sliema Local Council

IT is hereby notified for general information that in terms of the Seventh Schedule of the Local Councils Act, Anton Debono has accepted the position of Deputy Mayor for the locality of Tas-Sliema on the 6th of May, 2022.

Acceptance of Position of Mayorof Ħaż-Żebbuġ (Città Rohan) Local Council

IT is hereby notified for general information that in terms of the Seventh Schedule of the Local Councils Act, Mark Camilleri has accepted the position of Mayor for the locality of Ħaż-Żebbuġ (Città Rohan) on the 26th of April, 2022.

Acceptance of Position of Deputy Mayorof Ħaż-Żebbuġ (Città Rohan) Local Council

IT is hereby notified for general information that in terms of the Seventh Schedule of the Local Councils Act, Clive Azzopardi has accepted the position of Deputy Mayor for the locality of Ħaż-Żebbuġ (Città Rohan) on the 26th of April, 2022.

Declaration by the LANDS AUTHORITY

Whereas by the Declaration of the President of Malta of the 23rd November, 1989, published in the Government Gazette of the 30th November, 1989, under Government Notice No. 697, the President of Malta had declared that the plot of land in Triq l-Għenieq, at Naxxar, of the area of about 727 square metres was required by the competent Government for a public purpose in accordance with the provisions of the Land Acquisition (Public Purposes) Ordinance (Cap. 88), and whereas part of this land is no longer so required, I hereby declare for all intents and purposes of law that the undermentioned land is no longer required by the competent authority for a public purpose and also according to the Government Lands Act (Cap. 573) of the Laws of Malta.

Description of the Land

The following land at Naxxar:

A plot of land measuring 4 square metres, bounded on the west by a public road and on the south by property of unknown owners or more precise boundaries.

The abovementioned plot of land is shown with the colour blue on plan P.D. 165_89_4, which may be viewed on demand at the Lands Authority, Auberge de Baviere, Valletta.

(Sgd) Dr John Vassallo

Chairperson of the Board of Governors of the Lands Authority

Notice in terms of Article 61(1)

In Terms of the proviso to article 61(1) of the Duty on Documents and Transfers Act, the Commissioner for Revenue hereby notifies the persons listed hereunder to call at the Capital Transfer Duty Department, 46, Triq il-Merkanti, Valletta, to collect the notices made on such persons.

Scheme to Sustain Energy and Water Efficiency within Voluntary Organisations

With reference to the Scheme to Sustain Energy and Water Efficiency within Voluntary Organisations, published in Government Gazette No. 20,850 of 3rd May, 2022, under Government Notice No. 468, it is being notified that the online application system is not accepting further application submissions since the funds for the scheme have been provisionally allocated, subject to review and acceptance of submitted applications.

Per Capita Assistance to Independent Schools related to Services and Facilities required

for the Implementation of Educational Reforms for All Children to Succeed

The Minister for Education, Sport, Youth, Research and Innovation is extending this scheme that aims to provide per capita assistance to Independent Schools with regards to identified categories of services and facilities related to educational reforms in the interest of national educational development, so that learners in these schools may also benefit from the highest quality of educational environment.

SCHEME

1. Interpretation

In this scheme, unless the context otherwise requires:

“applicant" means a person, who on the date of application is officially recognised as the Head of the Independent School, or temporarily acting in that capacity, and on whose behalf such person is applying for the assistance which may be granted under this Scheme;

“effective date" means the 1st January, 2022;

“Malta" means the Maltese Islands;

“fiscal receipt" means a receipt as defined in the Thirteenth Schedule to the Value Added Tax Act (Cap. 406), as subsequently amended, and also includes any regulation made under the same Act;

“independent school" means:

(i) an institution the resources of which, both of persons and of things, are ordained towards the promotion of the education and training of other persons through the dissemination of knowledge in accordance with article 2 of the Education Act (Cap. 605); and

(ii) an institution providing compulsory education at kindergarten, primary and/or secondary level/s; and

(iii) an institution that is fully compliant with the National Minimum Curriculum is thus not applying specific waivers therefrom in agreement with the Directorate for Quality and Standards in Education, as is the case with International Schools, and

(iv) an institution which already has a valid licence to operate as a school in full compliance of the Education Act (Cap. 605) as at the effective date of this Grant; 

'eligible expenditure' means:

Services related to the individual needs of students;

investment in ICT hardware, software and IT licences;

improvement in science facilities;

improvement in sports facilities; and

improvement in the professional development of teachers in independent schools;

services directly and reasonably related to the above, such as architect/engineer/expert fees where applicable;

Works of a Capital Nature and services directly related to the improvement of the quality of teaching and learning. These may include the expenses of the construction /upgrading and/or completion phase incurred in order for a school to extend and/or enhance its teaching services in the primary or secondary level, as may be required, and directly related services, such as PA processing fees originally envisaged in the planning stages of the works of a capital nature.

List of expenditure for COVID-19 expanded for 2022 only – The eligible expenditure will be temporarily expanded during calendar year 2022 only and may vary from the physical infrastructure of the school to continuous professional development opportunities for educators/educational leaders, from educational resources to specialised psychosocial and/or educational professional services or any other expenditure related to sustaining the educational provision of learners during the COVID -19 period.

Services and works carried out as from the effective date of 1st January 2022. Expenses related to travel and accommodation shall not be considered eligible expenditure.

2.Area of applicability

This scheme relates to eligible expenditure by an independent school carried out during 2022. It should be noted that schools that apply for assistance under any other Government scheme shall not benefit from assistance for the same expenditure under this scheme.

3. Manner of application and supporting documents required:

(i) Applications under this scheme are to be made on the form set out in the schedule to this scheme and to contain all the information, details and documents as required in the said form and in terms of this scheme.

(ii) Applications are to be accompanied by the documents shown hereunder:

(a) a copy of the Identity Card of the applicant or, in the absence of an Identity Card, any other official document that identifies the applicant;

(b) the original fiscal receipt/s as well as the commercial invoices authenticated  by the Head of School and, where applicable, by a warranted architect;

(i) Applications under this scheme are to be made on the form set out in the schedule to this scheme and to contain all the information, details and documents as required in the said form and in terms of this scheme.

(ii) Applications are to be accompanied by the documents shown hereunder:

(c) a copy of the Identity Card of the applicant or, in the absence of an Identity Card, any other official document that identifies the applicant;

(d) the original fiscal receipt/s as well as the commercial invoices authenticated by the Head of School and, where applicable, by a warranted architect;

In the case of school furniture, equipment and software that fall within eligible expenditure, and which items are not purchased from Malta, the original invoices of the purchase of such items issued by the supplier together with the delivery note/s, the original documentary proof that final payment has been effected, and clearance from Maltapost/Department of Customs Malta, as may be required. These documents must confirm that such items were really purchased; the expenditure costs, and which costs include duty and VAT as may be required, were really paid in full; and that such purchase was effected by the school applying for the grant under this scheme for the same school. Such purchased items must also conform to EU standard safety regulations, as may be required.

These documents are to be endorsed by the Head of School;

(e) where applicable, an official certificate issued by the warranted architect confirming that the eligible works of a capital nature as described in the application form are in conformity with all the existing regulations and laws, and in accordance with the necessary permits issued by PA, as well as the consent of third parties, if and as may be required for the works to be carried out;

(d) where applicable, an officially endorsed copy of the PA approval of the works of a capital nature as described in the application form;

(f) where applicable, an officially endorsed copy of the PA Compliance Certificate of the said works of a capital nature;

(g) any other document which the Minister for Education, Sport, Youth, Research and  Innovation may, from time to time, require.

(iii) Only those applications that are in conformity with all the provisions of this scheme shall be eligible for payment of the assistance referred to in Clause 5 of this scheme.

(iv) Applications under this scheme, including the documents that are to be submitted with the application shall be submitted by hand to the Directorate for Quality and Standards in Education, Joseph Abela Scolaro street Ħamrun, by not later than three months from the completion date of the works undertaken by the school or services bought by the school as evidenced by the date of the last relevant receipt. However, during the period between the commencement of such works and their termination, application for grants related to the termination of the various phases of such works shall also be considered.

4.Per Capita Assistance payable under this Scheme

Funds shall be allocated in the form of reimbursement of receipts that are eligible as per sections 1, 2 and 3 above, and according to the number of registered pupils at the beginning of each scholastic year as officially approved by the Directorate for Quality and Standards in Education. The maximum yearly allocation of funds shall be as follows:

€95 for every child in kindergarten;

€145 for every pupil in primary school;

€170 for every pupil in secondary school (i.e. up to and including Form 5).

5.Deadlines for submission of applications

Applications should be submitted by the 1st of November of the year in which the service or work, or part thereof according to clause 3 (iv) of this scheme, was carried out. Applications submitted after this date shall where applicable be considered for reimbursement during the following year, within the lifetime of the Scheme. Funds not used in one year cannot be carried over to the following year.

6.Payment of funds

The funds shall be paid to the applicant through bank transactions.

7.Validity of application

An application shall not be deemed to have been submitted unless it is full and complete in all material respects and unless it contains all the information and is accompanied by all the documentation requested.

8. Right of Appeal

Applicants whose applications or part thereof are not approved by the Director General, Directorate for Quality and Standards in Education shall be so informed within one month of date of submission of application, and shall have the right to appeal this decision in writing with the Permanent Secretary, Ministry for Education, Sport, Youth, Research and Innovation. Such appeals must be made not later than 15 calendar days after the communication of non-approval by the Director DQSE. The decision of the Permanent Secretary (MEYR) shall be final.

9.Duration of the Scheme

This Scheme shall remain in force till the 31 December, 2022 and shall cease thereafter to be in force. This scheme may be terminated before that date by means of a Notice in the Government Gazette, and may be renewed for further periods through a similar Notice.

10.Amendments to the Scheme

The Minister responsible for Education, Sport, Youth, Research and Innovation shall have the right to make any amendments to this scheme by the publication of the said amendments in the Government Gazette.

SCHEDULE

See application form on page 8152 to 8155.

THE Commissioner of Inland Revenue notifies that, on the date shown hereunder, the price of gold and silver on which valuations made by the Consul for Goldsmiths and Silversmiths are based has been fixed for the purposes of article 14 of the said Act as follows:

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