5DMerit principle

5D Merit principle (1) The merit principle is that the employment of a person as an employee, or the promotion or transfer of an employee, under this Act must be based solely on the person's suitability: (a) to perform the relevant duties; and (b) for employment in the relevant workplace; and (c) for employment in the Public Sector. (2) A person's suitability is to be determined having regard to the person's: (a) knowledge; and (b) skills; and (c) qualifications and experience; and Public Sector Employment and Management Act 1993 8 (d) potential for future development. (3) The merit principle applies subject to sections 35(7), 38B(1), 42(2), 46(3) and 49C(3).