Each appointment, other than one of the following types, shall be made on the competitive basis of merit:
Each appointment shall be made in accordance with all applicable University classification standards.
The terms and conditions of each initial appointment shall be specified in a Notice of Appointment.
Each new appointment shall be approved by the President or his or her designee.
D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 8, r. 8-B1103