The rules, regulations, norms and administrative orders, the personnel system, and the procedures for biddings and acquisition of goods and services that govern the operation and administration of the Department, the regulations on the essential areas of the principle merit, as well as the duties, responsibilities and compensation of its officials and employees in effect as of the date of effectiveness of this act and which are not in conflict with its provisions, shall remain in effect until amended, repealed or substituted by the Secretary pursuant to the law.
History —Aug. 9, 2004, No. 205, § 91.