Ministerial Handbook - Parliamentary Monitoring Group

decoders, wall decorations and ornaments.
iii)
Inventories of all furnishings and accessories belonging to the State at
State-owned residences are kept by the Department of Public Works. On
occupation the Member is provided with copies of such inventories. It is
advised that Members make their own inventories of personal effects to
avoid subsequent confusion.
iv)
If a piece of furniture becomes redundant in a State-owned residence, the
Office of the Member concerned should make the necessary arrangements
in consultation with the Office of the Minister of Public Works to have the
article/s removed and the inventories amended accordingly.
v) No equipment, furniture, carpets or any other articles of any kind provided
by the State in State-owned residences may be removed from one centre
to another or from one residence to another without the approval of the
Minister of Public Works.
vi)
No accessories, furnishings or electrical appliances of any kind will be
imported specially for the performance of a particular service. The choice
of articles available has to be made from stocks available in South Africa.
vii)
If the Department of Public Works is of the opinion that the furnishings
need to be changed or replaced, the matter will be dealt with in consultation
with the relevant occupant.
viii)
The Department of Public Works does not provide any furniture or other
furnishings in cases where Members use privately owned houses as official
residences.
3.8.2. The Department of Public works can provide the following goods and services
at State-owned residences on receiving written applications directed to the
Office of the Minister of Public Works:
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