The Director of Human Resources may waive, for up to a two-year period, with the possibility of extension, any one or a combination of the provisions of these rules for innovative or research projects designed to improve the merit system or its operation. Any such project shall be consistent with Federal standards for a merit system and shall comply with all applicable provisions of the Civil Service Law. Upon completion, any such project will be evaluated to determine whether its objectives have been achieved.
18- 389 C.M.R. ch. 1, § 4