Northern Territory Consolidated Acts Northern Territory Consolidated Acts15A. Merit for appointment or promotion
A person has merit for an appointment or promotion to a rank in the Police Force if the person has the capacity to perform the duties of the rank, having regard to the person's:
(a) knowledge, skills, qualification and experience; and
(b) aptitude, diligence, good conduct and quality of service; and
(c) potential for future development in the Police Force.