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Regulation 33 Exercise of powers to reject or require reconsideration

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(1)

The appropriate authority’s power under regulation 32 to reject a selection at stage 1 or 2 is exercisable only on the ground that, in the appropriate authority’s opinion, the person selected is not suitable for the office concerned.

(2)

The appropriate authority’s power under regulation 32 to require the Commission to reconsider a selection at stage 1 or 2 is exercisable only on the ground that, in the appropriate authority’s opinion—

(a)

there is not enough evidence that the person is suitable for the office concerned; or

(b)

there is evidence that the person is not the best candidate on merit.

(3)

The appropriate authority must give the Commission reasons in writing for rejecting or requiring reconsideration of a selection.