Human Resource Management
Standard 1 : Legal framework on recruitment of lower-level public service posts and mid managerial positions provides a basis for respect of the merit principle

Standard 1 : Legal framework on recruitment of lower-level public service posts and mid managerial positions provides a basis for respect of the merit principle

There should be a sound legal framework on recruitment and selection in order to ensure the merit-based and sustainable public service

Summary

Legal framework on recruitment of lower-level public service posts and mid managerial positions provides a solid basis for observance of the merit principle in most analysed countries. There are, however, some important departures from standards in majority of countries, primarily regarding the possibility to enter the civil service without a competition, on the basis of service contracts (in all analysed countries except in Kosovo), and the lack of obligation that the best ranked candidate is appointed to the position (in FBiH, North Macedonia and Montenegro)

ALB BIH KOS MNE MKD AVG
Balance of primary and sec. legislation
No exceptions to open competition
Professionalism of selection committees
Appropriate selection methods
Best ranked candidate is appointed
The right to appeal is granted

Current state of play

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Balance of primary and sec. legislation No exceptions to open competition Professionalism of selection committees Appropriate selection methods Best ranked candidate is appointed The right to appeal is granted