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. the expenses reasonably incurred by the officer in connection with the supply of existing gas and electricity services to the temporary accommodation in which the officer is residing;

. an amount in respect of the provision of meals and foodstuffs payable at the rate per week specified in Column 2 of Schedule 3 opposite Item 1; and

. an amount in respect of incidental expenses payable at the rate per week specified in Column 2 of Schedule 3 opposite Item 2.

4.5 Variation to The allowance payable to an officer may be reduced

amount of or increased, by such amount as the relevant Chief

allowance Executive considers reasonable in the circumstances, having regard to:

� the locality at which the officer is residing;

� the cost at which suitable temporary accommodation might reasonably be obtained by the officer at that locality;

� any special accommodation needs reasonably required by the officer or dependants (if any); and

� any other relevant factor.

4.6 Fixed-term Officers should avoid fixed-term leases for

leases temporary accommodation. Where such leases are unavoidable, a termination of tenancy clause should be inserted. Officers should be notified of this requirement.

4.7 Rent ceilings The Commissioner is responsible for setting rent ceilings.

4.7.1 For non-SES Rent ceilings for non-SES officers are included in

officers Schedule 2 to this Chapter and are normally set following annual rent market surveys.

4.7.2 Chief Executives may approve rent ceilings higher than those prescribed in Schedule 2 in special cases.

4.7.3 For SES Rent ceilings for SES staff are in Schedule 1 to this

officers Chapter and are also normally subject to annual review.

4.7.4 Chief Executives may approve rent ceilings higher than those in Schedule if considered justified.

5. Rates for board and lodging allowance

5.1 Officer with Subject to B: 5.4 and B: 5.5, the amount of

dependants

allowance payable under B: 3.1 or B: 3.2 to an officer with dependants, is the amount by which the officer contribution, calculated in accordance with


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