The system of personnel administration for employees in the state service shall be based on merit principles. All appointments and promotions, except as hereinafter specified, shall be made according to merit and fitness as ascertained by examinations given in accordance with provisions of this chapter.(1967, P.A. 657, S. 4.)Cited. 170 C. 668; 175 C. 127.
Connecticut Legal Code
§ 5.195
Connecticut Title 5 — Connecticut law
Source: https://www.cga.ct.gov/current/pub/chap_067.htm#sec_5-195· Version 2026