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CLIMATE Norfolk Island Is Characterised by a Pleasant Maritime Climate MAP OF NORFOLK ISLAND TO BE INSERTED HERE BY PRINTER CLIMATE Norfolk Island is characterised by a pleasant maritime climate. Daily and annual temperature ranges are small, particularly compared with the continental climate of the Australian mainland. Humidity is generally high, although it can drop to quite low levels, particularly in winds from the southern quarter. The climate of the Island is principally affected by the belt of high-pressure systems which oscillate north and south over the Island annually. These anticyclones are separated by depressions of varying intensity, with cold fronts affecting the Island to the greatest extent during the winter. The average morning temperatures range from 22° in February to 16° in the winter months of July and August. The daily range of temperatures averages about 6°c over the whole year. Rainfall is greatest during the four months from May to August, with monthly averages of about 140mm to 150mm. Minimum monthly rainfall, averaging about 17mm to 90mm, occurs from November to January. The annual mean rainfall is 1328mm. CONTENTS CLIMATE .................................................................................................................................................................2 CONTENTS ..............................................................................................................................................................3 TENTH NORFOLK ISLAND LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY ....................................................................7 ADMINISTRATION OF NORFOLK ISLAND ORGANIS ATION STRUCTURE ............................8 STATUTORY BODIES .........................................................................................................................................9 NORFOLK ISLAND HOSPITAL ENTERPRISE ............................................................................................. 9 NORFOLK ISLAND GOVERNMENT TOURIST BUREAU........................................................................ 10 NORFOLK ISLAND GAMING AUTHORITY................................................................................................ 11 STATUTORY BOARDS .....................................................................................................................................13 PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD.............................................................................................................................. 13 LIQUOR LICENSING BOARD........................................................................................................................ 13 SOCIAL SERVICES BOARD............................................................................................................................ 13 PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENT BOARD................................................................................................. 14 IMMIGRATION BOARD ................................................................................................................................... 14 EMPLOYMENT CONCILIATION BOARD ................................................................................................... 14 EMPLOYMENT TRIBUNAL............................................................................................................................. 14 PUBLIC SECTOR REMUNERATION TRIBUNAL...................................................................................... 15 ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW TRIBUNAL...................................................................................................... 15 HEALTHCARE CLAIMS COMMITTEE......................................................................................................... 15 LEGAL AID ADVISORY COMMITTEE......................................................................................................... 15 MENTAL HEALTH TRIBUNAL ....................................................................................................................... 15 MUSEUM TRUST............................................................................................................................................... 15 NORFOLK ISLAND CULTURAL HERITAGE COMMITTEE ................................................................... 16 CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER ......................................................................................................................17 HUMAN RESOURCES ...................................................................................................................................... 17 LEGAL SERVICES UNIT .................................................................................................................................. 17 INTERNAL AUDIT ............................................................................................................................................. 19 NORFOLK ISLAND POLICE........................................................................................................................... 19 RESTORATION (KINGSTON AND ARTHUR’S VALE HISTORIC AREA) ............................................. 20 KAVHA MANAGEMENT BOARD................................................................................................................... 21 CORPORATE AND COMMUNITY SERVICES ........................................................................................22 FINANCE ............................................................................................................................................................. 22 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY .................................................................................................................... 23 RECORDS MANAGEMENT............................................................................................................................. 23 NORFOLK ISLAND CUSTOMS ...................................................................................................................... 23 IMMIGRATION................................................................................................................................................... 25 REGISTRY OFFICE........................................................................................................................................... 25 LAND TITLES OFFICE ......................................................................................................................... 25 COURT REGISTRY ................................................................................................................................. 26 SUPREME COURT ................................................................................................................................. 26 COURT OF PETTY SESSIONS............................................................................................................. 26 FAMILY COURT ..................................................................................................................................... 27 CORONERS COURT .............................................................................................................................. 27 BIRTHS, DEATHS AND MARRIAGES REGISTRY........................................................................... 27 MISCELLANEOUS REGISTERS .......................................................................................................... 27 COUNSELLING AND HEALTH PROMOTION/EDUCATION SERVICES ............................................ 27 COMPANIES ....................................................................................................................................................... 28 RETAIL PRICE INDEX ..................................................................................................................................... 28 SOCIAL SERVICES............................................................................................................................................ 28 HEALTHCARE.................................................................................................................................................... 29 EMPLOYMENT AND WORKERS COMPENSATION ................................................................................. 29 TOURISM ACCOMMODATION ..................................................................................................................... 30 MUSEUMS........................................................................................................................................................... 32 NORFOLK ISLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY........................................................................................................ 33 NORFOLK ISLAND POSTAL SERVICES ..................................................................................................... 34 POST OFFICE ......................................................................................................................................... 34 PHILATELIC BUREAU.......................................................................................................................... 34 NORFOLK ISLAND LIQUOR BOND............................................................................................................. 35 NORFOLK ISLAND CENTRAL SCHOOL..................................................................................................... 35 ENVIRONMENT AND INFRASTRUCTURE.............................................................................................39 PUBLIC
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