Defence Act 1990

Terms and conditions of service in the Civil Staff

62: Appointments on merit

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"The Chief of Defence Force chooses the best person for a Civil Staff job."

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When the Chief of Defence Force is choosing someone for a job in the Civil Staff, you need to know they pick the person who is best for the job. The Chief of Defence Force gives preference to the person who is best suited to the position. This is how appointments are made to positions in the Civil Staff under the Defence Act 1990.

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Part 5Terms and conditions of service in the Civil Staff

62Appointments on merit

  1. The Chief of Defence Force, in making an appointment to any position in the Civil Staff under this Act, shall give preference to the person who is best suited to the position.

Notes
  • Section 62: amended, on , by section 13 of the Defence Amendment Act 1997 (1997 No 41).