Public Service Act 2020

People working in public service - Public service workforce - Public service employees

72: Appointments on merit

You could also call this:

"Picking the best person for a public service job"

When someone is choosing a person for a job in the public service, they must pick the person who is best for the job. You can see how this rule has changed over time by comparing it to the old law. The person in charge, like a chief executive or board, must make their decision based on who is most suited to the position.

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Part 3People working in public service
Public service workforce: Public service employees

72Appointments on merit

  1. When making an appointment under this Act, a chief executive or board must give preference to the person who is best suited to the position.

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