18Appointments and promotion on merit

18 Appointments and promotion on merit

18 Appointments and promotion on merit

(1) The appointment of members of staff and any promotions for such staff are to be made on the basis of the merit of the applicants for appointment or promotion.

(2) The merit of persons eligible for appointment or promotion to a vacant position are to be determined having regard to—

(a) the nature of the duties of the position, and

(b) abilities, qualifications, experience, standard of work performance and personal qualities of those persons that are relevant to the performance of those duties.

s 18: Am 2006 No 2, Sch 4.72 [7]; 2006 No 24, Sch 1.2 [8].