1. (a) Unless otherwise mandated by law, lists created for the purpose of selecting candidates for appointment into civil service shall be based upon the merit and fitness of candidates and result from:

   1. (1) Recruitment strategies designed to be as broad and inclusive as necessary to best satisfy the selection need.
   2. (2) Competitive examinations that are fairly and objectively administered to assess, compare, and rank the qualifications and performance of candidates as related to other candidates and the classification that is the subject of the examination.

Note: Authority cited: Sections 18502 and 18660, Government Code. Reference: Sections 18900 and 18930, Government Code.

History

1. New section filed 4-27-2017; operative 7-1-2017. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Government Code section 18211 (Register 2017, No. 17).