13. FLEXIBILITY IN SERVICE

13.1 The Controlling Authority may direct a member to carry out such duties as are within the member's skill, competence and training provided that:

(a) A Higher Duties Allowance is paid if appropriate in accordance with this award; or

(b) The member's salary and allowances are not reduced except if the member is permanently transferred, subject to subclause 13.2.

13.2(a) Where a member is entitled to a shift and penalty allowance as prescribed at Clause 20 - Shift and Penalty Allowance, in his or her normal position which the member occupied prior to a secondment or temporary transfer the member shall continue to receive this allowance under the following circumstances for the duration of the secondment or temporary transfer where it resulted from a compulsory direction without agreement by the member and a financial disadvantage is demonstrated for the period of secondment or temporary transfer.

(b) Where the secondment or temporary transfer is voluntary or as a result of disciplne action, a member shall receive the shift and penalty allowance applicable to the position they have volunteered fror or have been directed to as a result of disciplinary action