# The Local Authorities (Standing Orders) Regulations 1993, Paragraph 2


(1) Where a post has been advertised as provided in standing order 1(b), the authority shall—
(a) interview all qualified applicants for the post, or
(b) select a short list of such qualified applicants and interview those included on the short list.
(2) Where no qualified person has applied, the authority shall make further arrangements for advertisement in accordance with standing order 1(b).

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1993/202/schedule/1/part/I/crossheading/appointments/paragraph/2 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/local-authorities-standing-orders-regulations-1993/schedule-1/part-I/crossheading-appointments/paragraph-2
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