Recruit qualified individuals from all segments of society and select and advance employees on the basis of merit after fair and open competition.
Treat employees and applicants fairly and equitably, without regard to political affiliation, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability.
Provide equal pay for equal work and reward excellent performance.
Maintain high standards of integrity, conduct, and concern for the public interest.
Manage employees efficiently and effectively.
Retain and reward employees on the basis of their performance.
Educate and train employees when it will result in better organizational or individual performance.
Protect employees from improper political influence.
Protect employees against reprisal for the lawful disclosure of information and the appropriate expression of beliefs and opinions regarding working conditions and matters of public interest.