68BApplication of merit principle to re-engagements of

68B Application of merit principle to re-engagements of statutory officers Section 68A (1) and (2) does not apply in relation to a second or subsequent engagement of a person to exercise the functions of the chief executive officer, or an assistant executive officer, if— (a) the period of the second or subsequent engagement is to commence immediately on the end of the period of the previous engagement; and

(b) the president of the commission has certified in writing that the president is satisfied that it would be in the interests of the commission for the person to be re-engaged to exercise the functions.