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\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12917823 a}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3243670 )}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12917823  that Mr Matamaki}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14631703 '}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12917823 s experience fitted more closely to the }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10828895 qualification specified by the D}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12917823 
epartment for the appointment t}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13969213 han did those of the Applicant.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11667775 
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\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3243670 )}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12917823  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7087682 that}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12917823 
 the Board of Appointment whose decision w}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7893582 as being appealed ha}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12917823 d preferred Mr Matamaki to the Applicant.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7087682 
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\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\tx990\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7087682 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3243670 (}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12917823 c}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3243670 )}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7087682  that in the ti}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12917823 me between Mr Matamaki}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14631703 '
}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12917823 s provisional appointment}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7087682  and the appeal he had perform}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13969213 ed favourably in the position.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14631703 '"}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7087682 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\tx990\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13969213 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7087682 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\tx990\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11742013 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7087682 In the course of the proceedings grounds }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3243670 (}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7087682 b}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3243670 )}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7087682  and }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3243670 (}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7087682 c}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3243670 )}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7087682  set out above were not pursued by Mr Arnold. }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15403150 These grounds}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7087682  related to }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11029547 the evidence of Miss Kave and}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7087682  Mr Etches, }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15403150 whether}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7087682  that evid}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11029547 
ence should be considered, and t}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7087682 hat weight should be given to it. It was considered by Mr. Arnold}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15403150 
 that no objection was taken to that evidence at the appeal hearing. He also considered that if the evidence had disclosed an unsatisfactory performance record between th
e appointment and the appeal then such evidence was both relevant and admissible. So it would also seem both reasonable and consistent, if a person}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14631703 '}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15403150 s performance was satisfactory. However}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2362220  the}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15403150 
 points are now not in issue and Mr Arnold relies solely on the Board of Appeal decision which he sets out on page 3 clause 3 of his submissions}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14631703 :}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3243670 -
}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15403150 
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\par }\pard \ql \li990\ri0\nowidctlpar\tx990\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin990\itap0\pararsid13969213 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14631703 "}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13969213 3. IN}{
\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15403150\charrsid13969213  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15403150\charrsid3480615 considering the respondent}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14631703 '}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15403150\charrsid3480615 s position in the appeal the Board noted the submission of counsel for the Applicant that Mr }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid855071\charrsid3480615 Mata}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid855071 ma}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid855071\charrsid3480615 ki}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15403150\charrsid3480615  had}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15025149 
 had}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15403150\charrsid3480615  almost no experience as an inspector }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15428232\charrsid3480615 
until his present acting appointment. The answer of the board to this point is crucial to this present application}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13569680 . It is clearly the crux of}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11231536\charrsid3480615  the decision of the board}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14631703 ;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11231536\charrsid3480615  viz}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3480615 
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\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3243670 (}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3480615 Mr Matamaki}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14631703 '}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3480615 s}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3243670 )}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3480615  lengthy experience at }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3477284 senior}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3480615  level }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12860179 as Deputy Principal of Tereora }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3480615 College and Principal of Titikaveka College }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3480615\charrsid3480615 
fit more closely}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3480615  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3243670 (}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3480615 emphasis added}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3243670 )}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3480615  to the qualifications specified by the department for this appointment}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14631703 :}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3243670 -}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3480615 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\tx990\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2716723 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3480615 
\par }\pard \ql \li2160\ri0\nowidctlpar\tx990\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin2160\itap0\pararsid4618492 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3480615 Qualification}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14631703 :}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3480615  Graduate trained teacher with extensive experience at senior administrative l}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2716723 evel of a secondary school.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14631703 '"}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7087682 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\tx990\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2716723 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2716723 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\tx990\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11742013 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3480615 He develops his argument along the following }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6318768 
lines as I have summarised it}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14631703 :}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3243670 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3480615 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\tx990\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3480615 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3480615 
\par }\pard \ql \li990\ri0\nowidctlpar\tx990\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin990\itap0\pararsid6318768 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3480615 1. The Departmental adv}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12995979 
ertisement for the position of Inspector of S}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3480615 chools }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3243670 (}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3480615 Secondary}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3243670 )}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3480615  was so framed as to prejudice }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6318768 Mr Ponia.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3480615 

\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\tx990\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3480615 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3477284 
\par }\pard \ql \li990\ri0\nowidctlpar\tx990\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin990\itap0\pararsid6318768 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3477284 2. The Board of Appeal is not bound by a formulation of the qualification}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8789273 s}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3477284  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6318768 as specified by the Department.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3477284 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\tx990\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3480615 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3477284 
\par }\pard \ql \li990\ri0\nowidctlpar\tx990\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin990\itap0\pararsid6318768 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3477284 3. The Board of Appeal ha}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6906764 s}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3477284  the jurisdiction and the duty to determine }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6499063 the relevance of qualification.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3477284 
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\par }\pard \ql \li990\ri0\nowidctlpar\tx990\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin990\itap0\pararsid16387816 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3477284 
4. That the Board of Appeal in this instance indicated that it was bound by the qualification criteria and relying on it. Mr Ponia was there by prejudiced and his previous}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13444447 
 experience as an Inspector of Secondary S}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3477284 chools \endash  that is in effect the same position \endash  was not considered}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14631703 ;}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3477284  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10630211 was not given proper weight}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14631703 ;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10630211 
 or was not evaluated in terms of qualification requireme}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1459084 nts of the position advertised.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10630211 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\tx990\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3480615 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10630211 
\par However I find }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13139477 the position to be as follows}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14631703 :}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3243670 -}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10630211 
\par 
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n the advertisement state}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3243670 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10630211 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\tx990\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3480615 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10630211 
\par }\pard \ql \li990\ri0\nowidctlpar\tx990\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin990\itap0\pararsid16735720 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14631703 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10630211 Qualification}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14631703 :}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10630211  Graduate trained teacher with extensive experience at the senior administrative level of a se}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15813487 condary school.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14631703 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10630211 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\tx990\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3480615 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10630211 
\par Mr. Arnold suggests that there should b}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15027087 e added to that the following}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14631703 :}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3243670 -}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10630211 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16735720 
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\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10630211 \'85or previous experience of inspectorate wor}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1459084 k at a secondary level.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14631703 "}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10630211 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\tx990\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16735720 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10630211 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\tx990\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1269233 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10630211 
That addition in my view could be justified if Mr Ponia was prejudiced by the actual advertisement. However }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3028412 it seems very clear that the five year}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3829281 s
}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3028412  experience Mr Ponia had as an inspector between 1974 and 1979 must qualify as }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14631703 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3028412 
extensive experience at the senior administrative level of a secondary sch}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1850515 ool}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14631703 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1850515 
. Mr Ponia was Director of Secondary S}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3028412 chools for 4 years from 1975 to 1978, he was the senior administrator of all}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4549234  secondary schools in }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid855071 Rarotonga}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14631703 ;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4549234 
 his senior position was second only to the Secretary of Education. His experience therefore at the very highest level for that 5 year period and without question clearly filled the qualification description set out in the advertisement. The advertisement
 did not prejudice Mr Ponia}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14631703 ;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4549234  his experience at senior level was very relevant to the position}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14631703 ;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4549234  there was therefore no necessity }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1315282 as}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4549234 
 Mr Arnold suggests for the Board of Appeal to determine the relevance of qualifications stipulated by the Department. Such action can only be contemplated if an applicant is so prejudiced that th}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1315282 
e question of relevance must the}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4549234 n be considered.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1315282  Here that does not apply.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13443347  Mr Ponia}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14631703 '}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13443347 s qualification and experience are clearly embraced }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16655691 
by the advertisement. The Board of Appeal in its decision considers his qualification and those of the other applicant Mr Matamaki. Having considered those respective qualifications it proceeds}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1269233 
 to make an evaluated J}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16735720 udgment.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16655691 
\par 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\tx990\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16655691 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16655691 Mr Arnold relies heavily on the part of the judg}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12530257 ment appealed from which says}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14631703 :}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3243670 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16655691 
\par 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\tx990\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16655691 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14631703 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16655691 \'85}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3243670 (}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16655691 Mr Matamaki}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14631703 '}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16655691 s}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3243670 )}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16655691  lengthy experience at Senior level as Deputy Principal of {\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname PlaceType}}{\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname PlaceType}}
Tereora{\*\xmlclose} {\*\xmlopen\xmlns1{\factoidname PlaceType}}College{\*\xmlclose}{\*\xmlclose} and Principal of Titikaveka College fit more closely to the qualifications specified by the De}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12530257 
partment for this appointment.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14631703 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16655691 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\tx990\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16655691 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16655691 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5720655 He says th
at this clearly indicates the Board of Appeal placed undue emphasis on Secondary School Administrative experience at which Mr Matamaki had 9 years and Mr Ponia virtually nothing. But further it indicates that as a previous inspector of Secondary Schools f
or 5 years this was not taken into account or not given sufficient weight especially when compared with Mr Matamaki who had no such experience.
\par 
\par However the whole judgment must be read and not rely on one sentence only as indicating an undue preference for Mr Matamaki. As I have said the advertisement clearly embraces the experience of these two applicants \endash 
 one with experience as an Inspector of Secondary Schools during the period of 1974 to 1979 and now Principal of a Primary school for the last 3 years}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14631703 ;}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5720655  the other as a Deputy Principal and }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8981704 Principal}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5720655 
 of Secondary Schools for a period of 9 years. Both are graduates. The Judgment insofar as it compares the attributes }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8981704 of the two contenders for this position clearly sets o}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12530257 ut this comparison as follows}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14631703 :}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3243670 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8981704 
\par 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\tx990\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid12408090 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14631703 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8981704 The strength of Mr Ponia}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14631703 '}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8981704 s case, apart from his University degree and his general experience in education lay in his appointment during the years 1974}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3243670 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8981704 1978 as an acting Inspector of Schools, and then as Director of Secondary Schools \endash  we }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15171400 accept}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8981704  that during this period he performed the }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15171400 duties}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8981704  equivalent}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15171400  to the present post under appeal \endash  as there were no }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15171400\charrsid16216501 
Inspectorships as such.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\tx990\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12530257 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15171400\charrsid16216501 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\tx990\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid12408090 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15171400\charrsid16216501 He also played some part}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16216501  during }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7544863 that time in the work done by many}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid136571 
 in introducing the Cook Islands School Certificate programme. In con
sidering the significance of that appointment we pay regard to the advertisement for the post listing the duties. We accept that as he was appointed, he must have been considered to fill those requirements and the position involved administration of secon
d
ary education. It may have been through no fault of his own that he was transferred to Teachers Training College in 1979 as Acting deputy Principal, which was on a lower scale than previously, but whatever the cause that removed him from active secondary 
school administration \endash  a position which continued when for }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10167295 per}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14711406 sonal reasons he declined in 19}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10167295 82 to Principal of Aitutaki College and accepted a position as principal of a primary school. As far as Mr Matamaki is concerned, Mr Arnold has pointed out that he
 has had almost no experience as an inspector until his present }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3243670 (}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10167295 acting}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3243670 )}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10167295  appointment. However, his lengthy experience}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3022418  at senior level as Deputy Principal of Tereora }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12408090 
College and Principal of Titikaveka College fit more closely to the qualifications specified by the Department for this appointment}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14631703 :"}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15171400 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\tx990\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12408090 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12408090 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\tx990\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5534818 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12408090 The Board of Appeal has clearly evaluated the qualifications and the experience of both applicants}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14631703 ;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12408090 
 it had before it a useful synopsis of relevant experience and was thus required to make a valued judgment on whether Mr Ponia with 5 years experience as an inspector 5 years ago and now a Principal of a Primary School}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16083950  was to be preferred to Mr Matamaki who had 9 years experience as a }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5534818 Deputy Princi}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8324015 pal and was}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5534818  now Principal of a Secondary School }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5534818\charrsid2953729 and this evaluation in respect to the advertised duties viz}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14631703 :}{\insrsid5534818\charrsid6366969 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\tx990\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12530257 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12530257 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\tx990\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid12530257 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14631703 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5534818 
Responsible to the Senior Inspector of Schools,}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6366969  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3243670 (}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5534818 Secondary}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3243670 )}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5534818  for inspecting, advising, reporting on teachers, the}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6366969  organising and running of in}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3243670 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5534818 se}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6366969 rvice courses}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14631703 ;}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6366969  in}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3243670 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5534818 
service training and professional development of teachers. To assist the Senior Inspector with all matters pertaining to the staffing of secondary schools. Other duties as may be delegated fr}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12530257 om ti
me to time.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14631703 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5534818 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\tx990\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid12530257 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11083892 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\tx990\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11083892 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11083892\charrsid7415784 
The Judgment states that having considered all those matters and having considered the factors set out in this Section 15 of the Public Service Act the Board of Appeal then made their election. Just on a comparison basis of len}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7415784 gth of relevant experience viz.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11083892\charrsid7415784 , 5 years for Mr Ponia and 9 years for Mr Mat}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7415784 
amaki}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14631703 ;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7415784  of present position viz.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11083892\charrsid7415784 
, principal of a primary school and principal of a secondary school}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14631703 ;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11083892\charrsid7415784  of }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1704222\charrsid7415784 duties}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3301120  required viz.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11083892\charrsid7415784 
, dealing with secondary school teachers, staffing and training etc.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3243670 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11083892\charrsid7415784 
there would appear to be justification for the decision of the Board of Appeal arrived at. However, it is not that point I am concerned with}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13772415 
. Rather it is whether Mr Ponia has been prejudiced in any way whatsoever by the form of the advertisement}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14631703 ;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13772415  the course of the proceedings}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14631703 ;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13772415  or any lack of Jurisdiction exercised by the Board of Appeal.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11083892 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4664554 
\par It is abundantly clear to me that Mr Ponia has not been prejudiced in any way by the form of the advertisement}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14631703 ;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4664554 
 the Judgment clearly sets out the comparisons evaluated and the conclusions reached}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14631703 ;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4664554 
 and for those reasons the Board of Appeal did not lack jurisdiction as claimed by the applicant.
\par 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\tx990\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4664554 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4664554 The Order is refused. Costs of $200.00 awarded to the Respondent.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\tx990\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5053759 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5053759 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\tx990\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5053759 {\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4664554\charrsid7357029 Judge
\par }}