Police Act 1998

The Commissioner must ensure that management practices are followed with respect to SA Police, police cadets, police medical officers and police security officers that are directed towards—

effective, responsive and efficient delivery of services;

maintenance of structures, systems and processes that are not excessively formal and can adapt quickly to changing demands; and

development, encouragement and full utilisation of the abilities of all personnel through ongoing training and education and appropriate remuneration; and

effective, prudent and fully accountable management of resources;

continuous improvement in the delivery of services.

With respect to personnel management, the Commissioner must ensure that practices are followed under which—

selection processes for filling positions are based on a proper assessment of merit; and

employees are treated fairly and consistently and are not subjected to arbitrary or capricious administrative decisions; and

there is no unlawful discrimination against employees or persons seeking to become employees; and

the diversity of personnel is used to advantage; and

equal opportunities for promotion and advancement are afforded to all employees; and

employees are afforded reasonable avenues of redress against improper or unreasonable administrative decisions; and

working conditions are kept safe and healthy; and

there is no nepotism or patronage.