EXAMINATIONS DEPARTMENTExamination for Enlistment of Soldier Bandsmen in the Armed Forces of Malta (Regular Force) - 2012 The Director of Examinations notifies that the result for Part I (Physical Efficiency Test) has been sent to candidates. Those who passed this exam have been informed of the date of their respective interview (Part II).Those candidates who have not yet received the notice of the interview are invited to contact the Department of Examinations, Floriana, immediately on 2598 2231.9th November, 2012EXAMINATIONS DEPARTMENTExamination for the Enlistment of Soldiers in the Armed Forces of Malta (Regular Force) - 2012(Scheme ‘A’)The Director of Examinations notifies that the result for Part I (Physical Efficiency Test) has been sent to candidates. Those who passed this exam have been informed of the date of their respective interview (Part II).Those candidates who have not yet received the notice of the interview are invited to contact the Department of Examinations, Floriana, immediately on 2598 2231.9th November, 2012, 2012MINISTRY FOR RESOURCES AND RURAL AFFAIRSResults of Interviews for the Posts within the Ministry for Resources and Rural AffairsThe Permanent Secretary, Ministry for Resources and Rural Affairs, notifies that the results of the interviews for the undermentioned posts have been published and can be viewed on the main notice-board at the People Management Directorate, Ministry for Resources and Rural Affairs, Block ‘A’, Triq Francesco Buonamici, Floriana and on the notice-board of the Office of the Public Service Commission, The Palace, Valletta.The posts are the following:Boiler Attendant (Group III)Senior Operative (Maintenance) Group IV in the Malta Aquaculture Research Centre9th November, 2012MINISTRY FOR FAIR COMPETITION, SMALL BUSINESS AND CONSUMERSResults of Interviews for the Post of Notary at the Government Property DepartmentThe Director General (Government Property Department) notifies that the result of the interviews for the above-mentioned post, has been published and can be viewed on the notice-boards at the Government Property Department, Auberge de Bavière, Valletta and at the Office of the Public Service Commission, The Palace, Valletta. 9th November, 2012MINISTRY FOR HOME AFFAIRSResult of Interviews for the Position of Project Officer and Administrative Officer (ERF Project) at the Refugee Commission The Ministry for Home Affairs notifies that the result of the interviews for the above-mentioned position may be viewed on the main notice-board in the Ministry for Home Affairs, House of Catalunya, Triq Marsamxett, Valletta and on the notice-board of the Office of the Public Service Commission, The Palace, Valletta.9th November, 2012COURTS OF JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, MALTAResult for the Post of Assistant Technical Officer (Maintenance) at the Courts of Justice Department (Malta)The Director General, Courts of Justice Department, notifies that the result for the above mentioned post has been published and can be viewed on the notice-board of the Courts of Justice Department (Fourth Floor), Republic Street, Valletta and that of the Public Service Commission, The Palace, Valletta. 9th November, 2012EXAMINATIONS DEPARTMENTAQA Summer 2012 ExaminationsThe Director of Examinations notifies candidates that the certificates in respect of AQA Summer 2012 Examinations have now been received and can be collected as follows:-Malta candidates:- Examinations Department Triq Francesco Buonamici FlorianaGozo candidates:-Examinations Centre,Triq Fortunato MizziVictoria, GozoImportantCandidates are reminded that certificates can only be collected on presentation of their identity card and result slip.If the certificate is collected by the parent/guardian, the identity card of both the parent/guardian and the candidate should be presented.9th November, 2012OFFICE OF THE PRIME MINISTERRelease of Public Employees to Work with Voluntary Organisations (VOs) with Offices in Malta and GozoThe Office of the Prime Minister invites applications from Voluntary Organisations to benefit from the scheme whereby interested public employees may be released for a maximum period of 12 months, and for the purpose of enhancing Voluntary Organisations’ administrative capacity for the improved delivery of their projects and activities.The Voluntary Organisations must be non profit-making and their income, capital or property is not to be available, directly or indirectly, to any promoter, founder, member, administrator or donor (but they may engage salaried staff to fulfil their purpose).Criteria for SelectionSelection under this scheme is based on the following criteria:(a) the closeness of the link between the project or activity to which the Voluntary Organisation proposes to assign the released officer and the priorities established by Government. Priority will be given to Voluntary Organisations providing a service that is complementary to a service provided by Government and it shall be the responsibility of the Voluntary Organisation to demonstrate project alignment with Government policies; (b) clearly defined deliverables linked to set target dates set out in the proposal submitted by the Voluntary Organisation;(c) the amount of Government assistance (financial or in kind) which the Voluntary Organisation concerned is already receiving. Priority, subject to criteria (a) and (b) above, will be given to Voluntary Organisations that are not receiving any assistance. Terms for ReleaseFollowing an Expression of Interest issued by the Public Administration HR Office, selected public employees may be assigned to a Voluntary Organisation on special leave with pay, on grounds of public policy, and on a full-time basis. Only one employee may be assigned to any Voluntary Organisation, and this with a view to allow government to spread out its assistance to different types of projects. When a Voluntary Organisation operates separate offices in Malta and in Gozo, the Voluntary Organisation may benefit from the release of a public employee, both for the Malta as well as the Gozo office, provided that the request for the additional public employee satisfies the provisions indicated below. Government reserves the right not to assign any employee to a Voluntary Organisation even if it satisfies all the criteria, Government may also set a limit on the amount of assistance granted.The release of public employees with Voluntary Organisations is based on the following conditions:The period of release is for the duration of the project or up to a maximum of 12 months (whichever is shortest), with the possibility of renewal;Release under this scheme is communicated by the Employee Relationship Management Directorate within the Public Administration HR Office, in consultation with relevant stakeholders including, where applicable, the Commissioner for Voluntary Organisations. To this effect, Voluntary Organisations are informed that this office reserves the right to monitor the released employee to ensure conformity with the terms of release, including the ongoing progress of the presented project/activity. Spot checks may be carried out and/or reports on the activities may be required by the employer or by someone delegated on Government’s behalf. The employing department/entity reserves the right to withdraw the released employee, by giving a five (5) working days notice in advance, if agreed terms are not honoured;The Voluntary Organisation is to submit verified attendance records, endorsed by the Head of the Voluntary Organisation, to the respective employing department on a monthly basis; During the period of release, Public Officers are regulated by the PSC disciplinary procedures and Public Sector Employees are regulated by the respective disciplinary procedures applicable in their employing entity for any misconduct; this without prejudice to the regulations governing the respective Voluntary Organisation;Released employees will be expected to work a 40 hour week and will be entitled to 192 hours vacation leave yearly. In the case of teachers, the equivalent of 192 hours vacation leave entitlement will be granted pro-rata, depending on the date of release;At the expiration of the approved leave, the released employees shall revert to their employing department/entity. The Voluntary Organisation may request a further period of release for the remaining duration of the project or for 12 months (whichever is the shortest), subject to a maximum aggregate of five (5) years. This request for a further period of leave is to be submitted to the Employee Relationship Management Directorate within the Public Administration HR Office, not later than two (2) months prior to the expiry of the approved release; The Voluntary Organisation is required to submit a report, to the respective Permanent Secretary, on the progress achieved in relation to the project deliverables originally specified. When informing the Public Administration HR Office and recommending whether the additional period of release should be approved or otherwise, the respective Permanent Secretary is to take this report into account.The Public Administration HR Office may also, at its discretion, assign public employees to Voluntary Organisations on leave without pay on grounds of public policy. These public officers may also be released on the basis of the above-mentioned criteria. Submitted applications are to include the following:1) A statement, where applicable, setting out the scope/mission of the organisation, which scope/mission should, in conformity with the Trusts and Trustees Act, portray the social/charitable purpose of the organisation.2) A copy of the Organisation’s statute. This will not be required if the statute is accessible online (indicate online address) or if there are no amendments to a previous submission.3) A proposal detailing a clear project or activity to which the requested officer will be assigned. The proposal must also clearly define the benefits originating from the proposed project and/or activity and give target deadlines for the completion of the proposed project/activity. The proposal should clearly show the level of alignment with Government policy. If the place where the project/activity will be taking place is outside Malta, it is particularly important that this is clearly indicated in the submitted proposal.4) A statement detailing assistance of any type (financial or otherwise) and under any scheme already being received by the organisation from Government.5) An indication of any concrete initiatives, apart from the usual activities of the Voluntary Organisation, which the Voluntary Organisation can offer the Public Service e.g. free lectures, open days or other useful services.6) In the case of Sport Organisations, applicant organisations are to submit a declaration by the Malta Sport Council (Kunsill Malti għall-Isport) confirming that, in accordance with the provisions of the Sports Act (Cap. 455), the Organisation is registered with the Council and that the Organisation actively represents Malta in sporting activities.7) In the case where a Voluntary Organisation has a public employee assigned to the office in Malta and is applying for the release of a public employee for the Gozo Office, the official Gozo office address must also be supplied. Likewise, in the case where a Voluntary Organisation has a public employee assigned to the office in Gozo and is applying for the release of a public employee for the office in Malta, the official Malta office address must be supplied.If a Voluntary Organisation has submitted an application for the release of a public employee in terms of the notice issued in Government Gazette dated 15th June 2012 and no public employee was identified for release, the same VO does not need to submit a new application.Completed applications are to be addressed to the Director, Employee Relationship Management, Public Administration HR Office, Office of the Prime Minister, Auberge de Castille, Valletta and received by not later than Friday, 23rd November 2012. Late or incomplete applications will be automatically refused. The employer reserves the right to support organisations under other terms and conditions but release in terms of this circular is exclusive to the terms and conditions mentioned herein.Ref. No. PAHRO 200/20109th November, 2012SUPPLIES AND SERVICES ACT (CAP. 117)Agricultural Marketing Centres Regulations, 1975Notice of Opening HoursIn exercise of his duties in terms of regulation 4 of the Agricultural Marketing Centres Regulations, 1975, the Director responsible for wholesale markets notifies that as from Thursday, 8th November, 2012, the agricultural marketing centre (Pitkalija) shall be open for business every Tuesday and Thursday as follows:Farmers 6.00 a.m. onwardsHawkers 8.00 a.m. to 8.30 a.m. (on foot)Hawkers 8.30 a.m. onwards (with vehicles)General Public noon onwards 9th November, 2012
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