Section 4March 26, 1992, Sec./Art. 4

Recruitment and Qualification. - Recruitment policy and minimum requirements with respect to the selection and appointment of a public health worker shall be developed and implemented by the appropriate government agencies concerned in accordance with policies and standards of the Civil Service Commission: provided, that in the absence of appropriate eligibles and it becomes necessary in the public interest to fill a vacancy, a temporary appointment shall be issued to the person who meets all the requirements for the position to which he/she is being appointed except the appropriate civil service eligibility: provided, further, that such temporary appointment shall not exceed twelve (12) months nor be less than three (3) months renewable thereafter but that the appointee may be replaced sooner if (a) a qualified civil service eligible becomes available or (b) the appointee is found wanting in performance or conduct befitting a government employee.