Australian Capital Territory Repealed Acts

This legislation has been repealed.

FIRE BRIGADE (ADMINISTRATION) ACT 1974 (REPEALED) - SECT 19A

    (1)     The commissioner's powers in relation to employment matters shall be exercised—

        (a)     without patronage, favouritism or unjustified discrimination; and

        (b)     with regard to the equal employment opportunity program for the brigade.

    (2)     Without limiting subsection (1) (a), and subject to subsection (1) (b), the commissioner's powers in relation to the appointment of persons as members, or the appointment of members to act temporarily in higher ranks for 3 months or longer, shall be exercised in accordance with procedures that ensure that—

        (a)     all persons who are eligible for such appointment have, so far as practicable, a reasonable opportunity to apply for it; and

        (b)     the appointment is made on the basis of an assessment of the relative suitability of the applicants having regard to—

              (i)     the nature of the duties to be performed; and

              (ii)     the abilities, qualifications, experience, personal qualities and potential for development of each applicant that are relevant to the performance of the duties.

    (3)     A reference in this section to the exercise of a power includes a reference to the making of a report or recommendation in relation to the exercise of that power.