Section 19801 Of Part 2.5. Federal Grant-in-aid Merit System Requirements From California Government Code >> Division 5. >> Title 2. >> Part 2.5.

. For the purposes of administration of state or federally supported programs under Section 19800, the department shall, by regulation, establish and maintain personnel standards on a merit basis for local agencies (including standards of qualifications, competency, education, experience, tenure, and compensation) necessary for proper and efficient administration, and to ensure state conformity with applicable federal requirements.