Mr Masters asks about the staffing and administrative costs associated with the Science portfolio, specifically regarding the Science Council. The response details the staff numbers, their departmental affiliation, and associated salary costs.

AnsweredQoN 919Legislative Assembly
Asked
23 August 2001
Member
Portfolio
Science

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(b) from what office will its staff perform their duties; (c) how many staff will service the portfolio; and (d) what annual administrative cost is envisaged?
(c) how many staff will service the portfolio; and (d) what annual administrative cost is envisaged?
(d) what annual administrative cost is envisaged?
(c) The Science Council is serviced by approximately 3 staff from the Department of Industry and Technology. (d) The salary costs of these three staff total approximately $190,000. It is anticipated that although the majority of the workload of these officers will be Council related they are engaged in other Departmental duties.
(d) The salary costs of these three staff total approximately $190,000. It is anticipated that although the majority of the workload of these officers will be Council related they are engaged in other Departmental duties.

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Answered
27 November 2001
Responded by
Minister for Science
Response time
96 days
(a) and (b) The Science portfolio is serviced from the Department of Industry and Technology.
(c) The Science Council is serviced by approximately 3 staff from the Department of Industry and Technology.
(d) The salary costs of these three staff total approximately $190,000. It is anticipated that although the majority of the workload of these officers will be Council related they are engaged in other Departmental duties.

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