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The Imperial Protector Copy. Prague, 22 February 1943 L Bohemia and Moravia I 1 c - 5501 Behein To the Ministry of the Interior in Prague Subject: Government Decree of 24 December 1942 Coll. No. 420/42 on the simplification and reorganization of certain personnel relations in the public administration, the transfer of responsibilities of the Reichsprotektorsuder Oberlandraten in autonomous personnel regulations to autonomous authorities. Annex : 1 Of the special powers in personal matters which I have reserved for myself and the Oberlandrats beyond the general supervision, the following are hereby waived: l. Transfer of candidates for staff to the definitive employment relationship 2. Recruitment and promotion of German and Tehechian staff 3. Transfer of staff to the services of the Territorial Self-administering Officer 4. Transfer, dismissal, retirement or dismissal of German nationals 5. Aiding the enjoyment of salaries/reductions against the retroactive effect of suspension in the case of arrested staff 6. Decision on the cancellation or maintenance of suspension or the reduction in the length of rest in the event of disengagement from detention and other related questions 7. Implementation of criminal law measures against public offices and service in disciplinary matters 8. Re-registration for the service of staff members, which on 1 January 1998 was granted. 9. Consent for the award of grants of grace and honorary titles l0. Participation in the succession of public servants This list refers to all staff members, sovcit sic belonging to the group of persons covered by §§ 3, 16 and 22 of Reg.Vdg. 420/42, except for the regional troops.