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 \[8\].