5D
CurrentMerit principle
Part 1AGeneral principles relating to Public Sector
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
(d)
potential for future development.
(3) The merit principle applies subject to sections 35(7), 38B(1), 42(2), 46(3) and 49C(3).
This Act’s bill:Second reading speech
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