THE GERMAN STATE MINISTRY FOR CHECH AND MORAV, PRAGUE (1906) 1939 - 1945 (1965), inv. 3, sig. 110-1/5

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3.2 - 2 - IV.) Directives. 1.) Legislative stop. Particularly urgent in view of the wide impact of new regulations (introduction and conversion of numerous authorities, etc.). Extent of the collection of autonomous laws and regulations still provides a frightening picture. Formal regulation. Individual cases may not be extended to include basic measures. 2.) Organizational stop. Organisational changes - even under the guise of alleged simplification - until further notice fundamentally indefensible. Confusion, restlessness, unemployment, misconduct. 3.) Inspection stop. Inspection and business travel must be limited to a minimum. It must not happen that e.g. 4.) No peace planning. Also no preparatory work for this. Alignment exclusively to the closest tasks of the war. 5.) Relaxation of the Reichsaufsicht. Limitation to principles, not individual cases. Lead, not manage. The autonomous authorities are now given guidance; they may have to be inspected. 6.) Generosity in individual matters. Not every thing, even if it is given from above in the course of business, must be investigated. In the fourth year of war, many things are suitable for the order "e.g.". 7.) Relief of the top. Increased responsibility and determination of the department