When the Chief Parliamentary Counsel is choosing someone for a job, they must pick the person who is best suited to the position. This applies when they are making an appointment under section 136 or section 138. You can think of it like choosing the best person for a role, based on what they can bring to the job.
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142: Employment principles, or
"Being a good boss: treating staff fairly and with respect"
144: Chief Parliamentary Counsel to establish procedure for notifying vacancies and appointments, and reviewing appointments, or
"The Chief Parliamentary Counsel sets rules for telling people about job openings and checking if appointments are fair."
In making an appointment under section 136 or 138, the Chief Parliamentary Counsel must give preference to the person who is best suited to the position.
