| Offence | Maximum fine
|
| Absence without reasonable excuse | An amount equivalent to the salary normally due for the time of absence, not exceeding a total equivalent to two days’ salary at any one time |
| Other minor disciplinary offences | An amount equivalent to half-day’s salary |
(2) If the amount of a fine imposed on an officer is not paid within 1 month from the date upon which a demand note for the amount is issued, the Head of Department may authorize its deduction from the officer’s salary or from any other sums due from the Government to him or his estate.
(3) A Head of Department may delegate in writing the powers conferred by subsections (1) and (2) to such officers as may be approved by the Secretary.
18. Absence without leave; liability to dismissal
(1) If an officer to whom this section applies—
- (a) is absent from duty without reasonable cause;
- (b) wilfully refuses to perform his duty; or
- (c) wilfully omits to perform his duty,
in such circumstances that the Secretary is satisfied that the officer has or has effectively vacated his post without permission, whether permanently or temporarily, the officer may be summarily dismissed by the Secretary with effect from the date of the beginning of his absence or of his wilful refusal or omission.
(2) The powers conferred on the Secretary by subsection (1) may be exercised, in the case of such an officer whose substantive salary is less than point 14 on the Master Pay Scale or on a point nearest thereto on any other salary scale, by the officer’s Head of Department.
(3) The powers conferred on a Head of Department in subsection (2) may not be delegated without the approval in writing of the Secretary.
19. Certain officers excluded from the application of this Part
This Part does not apply to officers belonging to any bureau or department of the Government of HKSAR whose conduct is governed by any Ordinance.
