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4 Meaning of *efficiency*
(1) For the purposes of the promotion or transfer of police officers to a position or rank referred to in column 2 of an item in the following table, ***efficiency*** has the meaning given in column 3 of that item.
**TABLE**
| *Column 1*<br>*Item* | *Column 2*<br>*Position or rank* | *Column 3*<br>*Meaning of efficiency* |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | All positions | The aptitude and special qualifications necessary for the discharge of the duties of the position in question, together with merit, diligence, good conduct, quality of service, mental capacity and physical fitness |
| 2 | Rank of inspector | In addition to item 1, the potential to develop the executive ability and leadership and management skills essential in senior executive positions |
| 3 | Rank of commander, chief superintendent, superintendent or chief inspector | In addition to item 1, the executive ability and leadership and management skills essential in senior executive positions |
(2) For the purposes of the promotion or transfer of protective services officers, ***efficiency*** means the aptitude and special qualifications necessary for the discharge of the duties of the position in question, together with merit, diligence, good conduct, quality of service, mental capacity and physical fitness.