1. An acting allowance may be paid when a staff member is required to act in a more senior capacity for a continuous period of 15 working days or more, and where this is recommended by the Head of Department.
2. An acting allowance may also be paid when a staff member is required to act in a more senior capacity for an aggregate of 22 working days or longer, during any one calendar year.
3. In order to qualify for the acting allowance the staff member is required to assume responsibility for the full range of duties of the senior member of staff in whose place he/she is to act.
4. For any queries regarding calculations, please refer them to your HRBP.

Additional payment form for academic staff
Additional payment form for PASS staff

Page last updated: 21 February 2025