(a) Standard.--All appointments made pursuant to the provisions of this chapter shall be for and during good behavior, and no employee hired pursuant to the provisions of this chapter shall be removed or transferred for any political reasons.
(b) Temporary appointments.--In case of riot or emergency, temporary appointments to positions in the civil service may be made without complying with the provisions of this chapter.
Structure Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes
Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes
Section 14401 - Examinations required of all appointees
Section 14402 - Appointment of civil service board
Section 14402.1 - Existing civil service positions
Section 14403 - Civil service board and quorum
Section 14403.1 - Alternate board members
Section 14403.2 - Investigations and subpoenas
Section 14404 - Rules, regulations and examinations
Section 14404.1 - Physical and psychological medical examinations
Section 14405.1 - Veterans' preference
Section 14406 - Selection of appointee from certified list of applicants
Section 14407 - Tenure and temporary appointments
Section 14408 - Suspension, discharge and discipline, reduction of employees and appeals