Article VII of the California Constitution, state civil service laws and regulations, and the merit principle apply to all appointments and promotions in state civil service regardless of the budget allotment from which the salary or wage is payable, including blanket position allotments.
Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 2, § 25
Note: Authority cited: Sections 18660 and 18701, Government Code. Reference: Article VII, Sections 1 and 3, California Constitution.