Merit is the basis for selecting employees for public office.

Jobs are classified by grouping them into categories, each of which includes jobs that are similar in nature of work, level of duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required for their occupation. The categories are described according to the rules set forth in Article Three, and job classification may be conducted gradually in accordance with rules approved by a decision from the Chairman of the Civil Service Council.

The previously mentioned articles in this chapter from (4/1) to (9/6) were included in the (Regulation for Appointment in Public Office) after their issuance.

A- Employees shall be promoted and transferred to vacant positions in accordance with the provisions set forth by the classification rules, including the qualifications and conditions for occupying the position.

B- The promotion shall not take effect before the issuance of the decision regarding it.

The employee must especially:

A- Refrain from anything that undermines the honor and dignity of the job, whether at the workplace or outside.

B- Observe the etiquette of politeness in his interactions with the public, superiors, colleagues, and subordinates.

C- Dedicate work time to performing his job duties and execute the orders issued to him accurately and faithfully within the limits of regulations and instructions.

The employee is especially prohibited from:

A- Abuse of power.

B- Exploiting influence.

C- Accepting or soliciting bribes in any form as stipulated in the Anti-Bribery Law.

D- Accepting gifts or gratuities or otherwise, directly or through mediation, with the intent of inducement from interested parties.

E- Disclosing secrets that he becomes aware of by virtue of his position, even after leaving the service.

The employee must refrain from:

A- Engaging in trade directly or indirectly.

B- Participating in the establishment of companies or accepting membership in their boards of directors or any work therein or in a commercial establishment unless appointed by the government, and it is permissible, according to a regulation issued by the Council of Ministers, to grant employees permission to work in the private sector outside official working hours.