Section 16Sec./Art. 16

Merit System. - All officials and employees of the Administration shall be selected and appointed on the bases of merit and fitness, in accordance with the merit system to be established by the Administration upon its organization in accordance with the Civil Service Law, rules and regulations. The transfer, promotion, and dismissal of all personnel including temporary workers shall be governed by such merit system. Their qualifications being equal, long time residents of the district shall be preferred in recruiting administration staff.