New South Wales Consolidated Acts

POLICE ACT 1990 - SECT 66AA

66AA Promotion appointments to specialist positions

(1) In deciding to appoint a police officer by way of promotion to a vacant specialist position, the Commissioner must appoint the officer who has, in the opinion of the Commissioner, the greatest merit as determined in accordance with the regulations.

(2) The Commissioner may require a police officer applying for appointment by way of promotion to a vacant specialist position to undergo a psychological assessment of the officer's suitability for the position.

(3) The Commissioner may not appoint a police officer by way of promotion to a vacant specialist position for which a psychological assessment is required if the officer--

(a) refuses to undergo the assessment, or

(b) fails to satisfy any requirement or criteria relevant to the assessment.

Note--: Section 66A contains an exception to this section.