When a local government employer is filling a ...

Ashoefly,

I'm not sure about being able to ignore the EEOC laws of equal employment opportunities, probably not. However, if a local government categorises a position that circumvents the intent of the EEOC laws, they can certainly make appointments for the position without any of the accepted practices, like listing, interviewing and then hiring.

the bruce

I would think that no matter what branch of the government that's hiring, would have some requirements that are mandatory in order to get the most suitable person. Personal work record and resumes are usualy a must. Everything that ensures that the position is filled by the most qualified person, needs to be checked. Of course I'm sure their are instances where favortism will win out, it may not be the right thiing to do but all branches of government do not have the best qualified whether on local or federal levels.

What state are you talking about Ashoofly??

Now a day under the present administration they can't  do what they want.No law is to strong to circumvent.I read the other day 50 government people were hire from the first 50 in line .Not the most qualified .1st come first serve.This country in in deep ca-ca