Connecticut General Statutes

Conn. Gen. Stat. § 5-195 (2026)

Merit principles to be observed

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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.

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Notes of Decisions

Cited in 2 cases, 1976–1978 · leading case: Engle v. Pers. Appeal Bd., 394 A.2d 731 (Conn. 1978).

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Engle v. Pers. Appeal Bd., 394 A.2d 731 (Conn. 1978). · cites it 2× “This act, which established a civil service system based upon principles of merit; General Statutes § 5-195; “was designed to eliminate, as far as practicable, the ‘spoils’ system of making appointments based upon political affiliations, and to prevent discrimination in…”

Wagner v. Connecticut Pers. Appeal Bd., 368 A.2d 20 (Conn. 1976). · cites it 2× “General Statutes § 5-195. The act was designed to eliminate, as far as practicable, the “spoils” system of making appointments based upon political affiliations, and to prevent discrimination in appointments and dismissals based upon considerations other than fitness to perform…”

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