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Sanitary Department was entirely disorganised. Not only
is the machine being worked at high speed continuously,
but there is no spare power available in case of emergency.
I do not wish to labour this point unduly, but the effects of
the existing conditions are far-reaching. Apart from the
lack of leisure time—a fair meed of which might.be expected
—it is difficult to keep au fait with matters appertaining to
the many and varied duties, and the work cannot be kept
up-to-date.
The policy of affording property-owners facilities to discuss
with your Sanitary Inspector difficulties and differences
which may arise as the result of inspections and subsequent
service of notices, has been continued. These interviews
lead to a better understanding between the parties concerned,
and if only for that purpose are well worth the time and
endeavour.
In a brief report it is unnecessary to comment specially
upon such work as preparation of records, clerical routine
and other administrative duties.