S.L. const.5 Art. 3Applicability of these regulations.

(1) Unless provided otherwise in these regulations, these regulations apply to the filling of vacancies in the public service through appointments that are made -

(a) in terms of article 110(1) of the Constitution, whether by the Prime Minister or under delegated authority; and

(b) following the publication of calls for applications.

(2) Regulations 27 to 32 (both inclusive), 35, and 36 apply to all appointments under article 110(1) of the Constitution.

(3) Where these regulations are in conflict with any instrument of delegation, these regulations shall prevail unless they or the instrument of delegation specifically provide otherwise, regardless of whether the instrument was issued before or after the coming into force of these regulations.

(4) These regulations are without prejudice to the power of the Commission to recommend appointments without recourse to a call for applications where the Commission is satisfied that, in the circumstances, a call for applications is inappropriate.

(5) The Commission may make special provision, departing from the provisions of these regulations, for positions of Assistant Director, Director and Director General and other positions equivalent thereto.

Part II - Calls for applications