The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to the following government agencies and instrumentalities:
(1) Legislative Branch.
(2) Judicial Branch.
In the event §§ 1451—1454a of this title apply to Judicial Branch employees, the categories of auxiliary bailiff and court stenographer shall be excluded.
(3) Public or public-private corporations or instrumentalities that operate as private businesses.
(4) University of Puerto Rico.
(5) Office of the Governor Proper.
(6) Commonwealth Elections Commission of Puerto Rico.
(7) The Office of Government Ethics of Puerto Rico.
In the case of public or public-private corporations, these shall adopt personnel regulations that incorporate the merit principle within the administration of their human resources, pursuant to the provisions of this chapter.
History —Aug. 3, 2004, No. 184, § 5.3; Sept. 2, 2004, No. 246, § 2.