(1) When it is proposed to make an appointment to a position within the organisation structure of the council, the position must be advertised in a manner sufficient to enable suitably qualified persons to apply for the position.
(3) This section does not apply to--(a) the re-appointment, under a new contract, of a senior staff member, or(b) the appointment of an employee if the term of employment is for--(i) not more than 12 months, or(ii) two or more periods that together are not more than 12 months in any period of 2 years.