Section 16, The Sierra Leone Maritime Administration Act, 2000

(1) The Administration may also, subject to such terms and conditions as the Board shall determine, appoint a Deputy Executive Director and such other officers and staff as it considers necessary for the efficient performance of its functions under this Act. (2) In making any appointment under subsection (1), the Administration shall limit recruitment to positions for which there are vacancies, each with a job description and a continuing justification and based on a general policy— (a) to recruit only persons with the requisite formal qualifications, working experience, knowledge, skills and aptitude for the vacancy concerned; No. 11 Sierra Leone Maritime Administration Act 2000 13 (b) to recruit internally if qualified candidates can be identified; and (c) to ensure non-discrimination and equality of treatment for all applicants. (3) The Administration shall have, for the efficient performance of its functions, such divisions as may be required. [Margin: Secondment of public officers.]