A. 
The professional and executive service of Queen Anne's County is hereby established.
B. 
All appointments, promotions and personnel transactions within the professional and executive service shall be:
(1) 
Based solely upon merit and fitness ascertained by means of job-related selection practices and techniques;
(2) 
Made without discrimination due to race, color, religion, political affiliation, marital status, sex, age or any other basis prohibited by state or federal law.