S.L. 220.7 Art. 3Commissioning of officers.

(1) Officers shall be commissioned by the President acting on the advice of the Minister.

(2) For the purpose of giving advice under this regulation, the Minister may do or cause to be done any one or more of the following:

(a) cause to be advertised in the Gazette any vacancies in the force it is intended to fill;

(b) call for applications by prospective candidates for commissions in the force with a view to obtaining a commission in the force;

(c) determine the qualifications and other conditions for the grant of commissions in the force;

(d) determine the qualifications and other conditions for direct entry into the force as officers and/or the circumstances in which such direct entry is to take place;

(e) determine the rank and seniority in which a person will be granted a commission;

(f) distinguish between combatant and non-combatant officers, and make sure other distinctions as he may deem proper;

(g) make such other provision or arrangement for the selection, appointment and commissioning of officers in the force as he may deem appropriate.