8. Principles of Selection
For the purpose of exercising its functions in relation to appointments, whether substantive or acting, to any officers the Commission shall (without prejudice to its rights to the application of any person whether or not already in the public service) consider the claims of all public officers eligible for appointment or promotion, may interview candidates for such appointments, and shall in respect of each candidate consider, amongst others, the following matters—
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(a) his or her qualifications;
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(b) his or her general fitness;
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(c) any previous employment of the candidate in the public service or in private practice;
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(d) previous public service or private practice in territories other than those to which the Supreme Court Order applies.