# The Code of Conduct (Qualifying Local Government Employees) (Wales) Order 2001, Paragraph 11: Appointment of Staff


Qualifying employees of relevant authorities involved in the recruitment and appointment of staff must ensure that appointments are made on the basis of merit. In order to avoid any possible accusation of bias, such employees must not be involved in any appointment, or any other decisions relating to discipline, promotion or pay and conditions for any other employee, or prospective employee, to whom they are related, or with whom they have a close personal relationship outside work.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/wsi/2001/2280/schedule/paragraph/11 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/code-of-conduct-qualifying-local-government-employees-wales-order-2001/schedule/paragraph-11
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