HIGHLIGHT
The total number of staff as at 31 March 2009 was 599, including 456 permanent staff and 143 contract staff. We provide quality training that enables all staff to perform well and to give excellent service. A comprehensive training programme ranging from job related skills and development training for staff at all levels has been designed and implemented. We recognize the importance of effective communication with staff and in honoring our commitment to providing an environment that promotes communication between staff at all levels through meetings, publications and staff welfare functions. While offering their best to the work of the department, our staff are equally dedicated in supporting and promoting good corporate citizenship. We will continue to provide staff with quality training, maintaining interflow and encouraging their participation in community services and support for a healthy environment. |
Staffing
To provide the best service possible to the people of Hong Kong, our policy is to maintain a well-trained, highly flexible team of staff. Flexibility comes from the ability of the Land Registry to employ both civil servants and non-civil service contract (NCSC) staff, and from giving good training and support to all staff so that they can do their work well. Civil servants form the core staff of the Land Registry to ensure stability in the organisation and quality of service to customers. NCSC staff are employed to supplement the core staff thus enabling the Land Registry to respond to changes in operational or business needs in the most cost-effective manner. As at 31 March 2009, the Land Registry employed 456 permanent staff and 143 NCSC staff. The permanent staff comprises officers in various grades including Land Registration Officers, Solicitors, Accounting Officers, Analysts/Programmers and clerical officers. They are supplemented by NCSC staff including Land Registration Executives, Solicitors, Accounting Executives and IT staff, as well as contract clerks. The Land Registry reviews its staffing position and adjusts the number of NCSC staff regularly to meet operational needs.
The Government lifted the freeze on recruitment of new permanent staff in March 2008. An open recruitment exercise for Land Registration Officer was conducted and the successful applicants have reported duty after July 2008.