20. The recommendation of a selection committee regarding the fitness of a person for the post of permanent coroner is valid for 12 months from the date on which the report is submitted to the Minister.
The recommendation of a selection committee regarding the fitness of a person for the post of part-time coroner or assistant coroner is valid for 24 months from the date on which the report is submitted to the Minister.
A candidate may not apply again during the period when a recommendation in his regard is valid.