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Public Statements
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Public Statement 2013 (PS).pdf | In accordance with Sections 7, 8 and 9 of the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), 1999 the Personnel Department is required to publish the following statements which list the documents and informati |
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Public Statement 2012 (PS).pdf | In accordance with Sections 7, 8 and 9 of the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), 1999 the Personnel Department is required to publish the following statements which list the documents and informati |
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Public Statement 2011 (PS).pdf | In accordance with Sections 7, 8 and 9 of the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), 1999 the Personnel Department is required to publish the following statements which list the documents and informati |
Circulars
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PD Circular 1 of 2020.pdf | Guidelines for resumption of Work of non-essentials Government employees consequent on the lifting of the Stay Home Order implemented during the COVID - 19 Pandemic. |
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Circular - Facilities Mgt, Proj Mgt & M&E Framework 11-29-2019.pdf | Changes in administrative arrangements in respect of contract employment in the Public Service. (Facilities Management, Project Management and Monitoring and Evaluation)
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Circular - EAP FAQs.pdf | The Government of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago (GoRTT) recognizes that there are times when perosnal problems may affect an employee's well-being and job performance. |
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Circular No 2 of 2008.pdf | Inclusion of officers on leave of absence without pay in the UNIMED Group Health Plan for monthly paid officers. |
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Circular - Procurement Framework.pdf | This document presents an organized compilation and analysis of public circulars issued by the Personnel Department. |
Reports
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Circular No. 2 of 2014 wrt the 98th SRC Report.pdf | Remuneration Arrangements for Holders of Public Offices within the purview of the Salaries Review Commission |
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99th Report of the SRC.pdf | Determination of Salary and other Terms and Conditions of Service of the offices of Director of Electronic Monitoring Unit |
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98th Report of the SRC.pdf | GENERAL REVIEW OF SALARIES AND OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SERVICE OF OFFICES WITHIN THE PURVIEW OF THE SALARIES REVIEW COMMISSION |
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97th Report of the SRC.pdf | Determination of the salary and other conditions of service of the offfices of Administrator, Tobago House of Assembly and Clerk, Tobago House of Assembly |
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96th Report of the SRC.pdf | Review of the Terms and other conditions of Service of the offices of the Secretary of the Cabinet and Deputy Secretary to Cabinet. |
Legal Documents
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Fire Service Act Chapter 35.50 (Legal).pdf | An Act to make provision for the classification of the Fire Service, to provide procedures for the settlement of disputes between the Government and the Fire Service, to provide for matters concern |
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Preliminary point judgment ST 17 of 2014 et al (Legal).pdf | The Public Service Association (PSA) has filed several matters before the Special Tribunal, these matters concern the issue of transfers, appointments and promotions of members of the Public Servic |
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Constitution of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago (Legal).pdf | (1) The Republic of Trinidad and Tobago shall be a sovereign democratic State. |
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Police Service Act Ch 15.01 (Legal).pdf | An Act to consolidate, amend and revise the law relating to the Police Service, to ensure efficient and transparent management of the Service and to provide that the principles of equity and merito |
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Statutory Authorities Act Chapter 24.01 (Legal).pdf | The amendment made to regulation 93 of these Regulations by Act No.47 of 1980 (Schedule C) was retrospective and has already been incorporated in the Regulation. |
Media Releases
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Media Release - All Trinidad General Workers Trade Union Accepts CPO's 4% Offer (MR).pdf | December 14, 2023: On December 14 2023, the All Trinidad General Workers’ Trade Union (ATGWTU) accepted the Chief Personnel Officer, Commander Dr. Daryl Dindial’s 4% salary offer and signed off on the Report on behalf of the employees at the Mora Valley Farm for the periods 2014 to 2016 and 2017 to 2019 at the Office of Chief Personnel Officer. |
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Fire Service Accepts CPO Offer (MR).pdf | June 2, 2023 – The Executive of the Fire Service Associations (1st & 2nd Division) accepted the Chief Personnel Officer (CPO), Commander Dr. Daryl Dindial’s 4% Salary Offer following an emergency meeting with their members who voted in favour of accepting the offer. The Fire Service Associations signed off on a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) accommodating the 4% salary increase for the periods 2014-2016 and 2017-2019. |
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CPO Wins Special Tribunal Matter on Payment of Overtime for Customs Officers (MR).pdf | May 19, 2023 – A matter filed in the Special Tribunal by the Public Service Association (PSA) on payment of overtime to Customs Officers was adjudicated on Wednesday 17th May, 2023 with a successful judgement in favour of the Chief Personnel Officer, Commander Dr. Daryl Dindial |
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Prison 2nd Division accepts CPO Offer (MR).pdf | May 9, 2023 – The 2nd Division Prison Officers can now anticipate receiving enhanced entitlements enclosed in the Memorandum of Agreement signed off by the Prison Officers Association of Trinidad and Tobago (POATT) 2nd Division accepting the Chief Personnel Officer (CPO), Commander Dr. Daryl Dindial’s 4% offer for the periods 2014-2016 and 2017- |
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Prison 1st Division accepts CPO Offer (MR).pdf | March 31, 2023 – Today, the Trinidad and Tobago Prison Service 1st Division Officers’ Association signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA), accepting the Chief Personnel Officer, Commander Dr. Daryl Dindial’s 4% offer for the periods 2014-2016 and 2017-2019. |
Classification and Compensation Plans
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Police Settlement 2008 - 2010 dd 30Nov12 - 1st Div (CCP).pdf | Applicable to Offices in the First Division of the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service Effective January 1, 2008 to December 31, 2010 |
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Final Salary Plan PRISONS 1st Div (CCP).pdf | Applicable to Officers in the First Division of the Trinidad and Tobago Prison Service For the Period January 1, 2008 to December 31, 2010 |
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Police Settlement 2008-2010 dd 30Nov12 - 2nd Div (CCP).pdf | Applicable to Offices in the Second Division of the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service Effective January 1, 2008 to December 31, 2010 |
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Salary Plan FIRE 2nd Div 2-1-2 2008 to 2010 (CCP).pdf | Applicable to Officers in the Second Division of the Trinidad and Tobago Fire Service for the Period January 1, 2008 to December 31, 2010. |
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Salary Plan PRISONS 2nd Div 2-1-2 2008-2010 (CCP).pdf | Applicable to Officers in the Second Division of the Trinidad and Tobago Prison Service for the Period January 1, 2008 to December 31, 2010. |