THE STATE PUBLIC SERVICE GENERAL ORDERS, 1996

Chapter:Chapter 1
Chapter Heading:QUALIFICATIONS FOR APPOINTMENTS PROMOTIONS AND TERMINATION OF SERVICE
Part No.:Part 2
Part Heading:STRUCTURE OF THE PUBLIC SERVICE AND APPOINTMENT
GO No.:5
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Age of appointment
5.-(1) The minimum age for appointment to a public office shall be eighteen years, except where otherwise specified.

(2) Except as provided by General Order 8, a person who has attained the age of fifty-five years shall not be appointed to a public office.