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Public Statement 2018 (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 a statement setting out the particulars of the organisation an |
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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 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 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 |
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Public Statement 2016 (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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Circular Memorandum dated November 15, 2021 - Interim amendments to the payment procedures for the UNIMED.pdf | This document presents an organized compilation and analysis of public circulars issued by the Personnel Department. | |
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PD Circular No. 4 of 2020.pdf | Improving Public Services Delivery through strengthened management of the Public Service during the COVID 19 Pandemic. |
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PD Circular No 2 of 2020.pdf | Permanent Secretaries, Heads of Department, Chief Administrator, Tobago House of Assembly and Heads of Statutory Authorities subject to the Satutory Authorities Act, Chapter 24:01. |
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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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Reports
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106th Report of the SRC.pdf | Determination of the salary and other conditions of service of the offices of Commissioner of Valuations and Assistant Commissioner of Valuations, Ministry of Finance Remuneration Arrangements for |
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105th Report of the SRC.pdf | One Hundred and Fifth Report of the Salaries Review Commission -Determination of the salary for the office of Transport Commissioner, Ministry of Works and Transport. - October 29th, 2014. |
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104th Report of the SRC.pdf | One Hundred and Fourth Report of the Salaries Review Commission -Review of the salary and other conditions of service of Coroner and Coroner (appointed on Contract), Judiciary - April 14th, |
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103rd Report for the SRC.pdf | One Hundred and Third Report of the Salaries Review Commission - Review of the Salary and other conditions of service of the office of Registrar, Equal Opportunity Tribunal - May 16th, 2015 |
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102nd Report of the SRC.pdf | One Hundred and Second Report of the Salaries Review Commission -Review of the terms and other conditions of service of the office of President of the Industrial Court as it pertains to the Housing |
Legal Documents
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Municipal Corporations Act Chapter 25.04 (Legal).pdf | An Act to provide for the continuation of the City and Borough Corporations for the erection of certain other Municipal Corporations and for the Consolidation and Reform of Laws affecting Local Gov |
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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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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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Prisons Act Chapter 13.02 (Legal).pdf | An Act to make provision for the establishment and the classification of the Prison Service, for the establishment of procedures for negotiation and consultation between the Government and members |
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Retrenchment and Severance Benefits Act (Legal).pdf | An Act to prescribe the procedure to be followed in the event of redundancy and to provide for severance payments to retrenched workers. |
Media Releases
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CPO Meets with Prison Service on New Job Evaluation Exercise (MR).pdf | The Chief Personnel Officer, Commander Dr. Daryl Dindial, convened a meeting on February 11th, 2022 with senior officials of the Trinidad and Tobago Prison Service to commence discussions on a new Job Evaluation Exercise for offices within the Prison Service, subsequent to the last review of the Prison Service Classification and Compensation system which was implemented in the early 2000s. |
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CPO signs MoA with Prison & Police Associations (MR).pdf | November 16th, 2022 – On November 15th, 2022 the Chief Personnel Officer (CPO) Commander Dr. Daryl Dindial, signed Memoranda of Agreements (MoA) with the Associations representing the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS) and the Trinidad and Tobago Prison Service, on the establishment of formal Grievance Procedures for their Officers. |
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CPO thanks Staff for Margaret Kistow Support (MR).pdf | December 27, 2023: The Chief Personnel Officer Commander Dr. Daryl Dindial wishes to thank the staff of the Personnel Department for supporting and recognising the positive impact they can have by supporting others in need. Introduced by Commander Dindial, as an opportunity to strengthen ‘Team CPO ’as part of its philanthropic responsibility, the Margaret Kistow Children’s Home was adopted. |
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CPO Visits the Prison Based on Negotiations and Job Evaluation Exercise (MR).pdf | As the Job Evaluation Exercise for offices in the Civil Service, including the Tobago House of Assembly and Statutory Authorities continues to progress, the Chief Personnel Officer, Commander Dr. Daryl Dindial wishes to advise that work on Phase 3 of the exercise continues apace. |
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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 |
Classification and Compensation Plans
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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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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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Police Service - 2011-2013 (CCP).pdf | Following consultation and negotiations, the Parties agree that the undermentioned revised Terms and Conditions of Employment shall apply, with effect from the dates specified, to fulltime monthly |
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MOA-CPO and Prison Service First Division Jan 1 2011 to Dec 31 2013 (CCP).pdf | Applicable to First Division Officers in the Trinidad and Tobago Prison Service for the Period January 1, 2011 to December 31, 2013 |
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Fire Service Second Division- 2011-2013 (CCP).pdf | The parties agree, following consultation and negotiation, that the under-mentioned terms and conditions of employment shall apply, with effect from the dates specified, to full time monthly-paid |