Conn. Gen. Stat. § 7-409: Purpose of part. Rules.

The purpose of this part is to provide means for selecting and promoting each public official and employee upon the sole basis of his proven ability to perform the duties of his office or employment more efficiently than any other candidate therefor, and such board shall make rules to carry out such purpose, shall investigate the enforcement and effect of such rules and shall have power to secure, by subpoena, the attendance and testimony of witnesses and the production of books and papers relevant to such investigation.