| Merit finds practical meaning in the application of all the values that underlie it-competency, nonpartisanship, and representativeness-as well as in the processes that lead to appointments. |
| Indeed, nonpartisanship may have enhanced the importance of lobbyists in the legislative process. |
| In addition, participants explored how research libraries can best maintain objectivity and nonpartisanship. |
| In 1823 he was named postmaster general and became noted for his efficiency and nonpartisanship in that office. |
| Legislative libraries, then, must seek to be reliable, trusted partners of legislators, maintaining their commitment to the principles of confidentiality and nonpartisanship and to providing accurate research and information. |
| Employees stand to benefit from a new staffing regime that promotes flexibility, access, fairness and transparency, while ensuring that the values of merit and nonpartisanship remain at the heart of the system. |
