Principles of Hiring Practices

COL adheres to the principles of non-discrimination and affirms in policy and practical terms the requirement for equal opportunity for all citizens of the Commonwealth. COL specifically endorses:

• Professional merit as the primary consideration in the hiring, promotion and compensation of its staff;
• Within the limits of its size, and in the context of its location and financial resources, the need for an appropriate balance in its staffing complement in terms of regional and national backgrounds for international positions; and
• The principle of gender equity in recruitment and staffing, consistent with the overall goal of equal opportunity for all.