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Police Administration Act 1978
6APrinciples for appointment
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6A Principles for appointment
(1) In appointing a person to an office under this Division, the merit of
the person is to be the primary, but not the sole, consideration.
(2) For subsection (1), the merit of a person for appointment to an
office under this Division means the capacity of the person to
perform the duties of the office, having regard to the person's:
(a) knowledge, skills, qualifications and experience; and
(b) aptitude, diligence, good conduct and quality of service; and
(c) potential for further development in the Police Force.