1. The Legislature declares that the purpose of this chapter is:
(a) To provide all citizens a fair and equal opportunity for public service;
(b) To establish conditions of service which will attract officers and employees of character and ability;
(c) To establish uniform job and salary classifications; and
(d) To increase the efficiency and economy of the agencies in the Executive Department of the State Government by the improvement of methods of human resources administration.
2. The Legislature declares that, in its considered judgment, the proper administration of the Executive Department of our State Government requires the enactment of this chapter.